Children’s Learning Disability Residential Support Worker

Shrewsbury, Shropshire
New Reflexions
*Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge where you can make a difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities and autism?*

*Residential Support Worker; Learning Disability Services*

*The Fitzroy Academy; Residential Special School – Shrewsbury*

*Starting Salary; £26,080* (depending on experience and qualifications)

Full time positions will operate on a rolling 2 on 4 off rota and sleep ins will be required.

Part time roles will be considered.

*Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire*

We are pleased to announce the recruitment launch for our new Residential Special School; The Fitzroy Academy.

New Reflexions provides care, education, and therapy services to young people. You will support vulnerable young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and complex needs, who may need help with day-to-day skills including self-care. We are looking for calm, conscientious and kind team members, who can take care of the daily needs of our young people.

We are keen to support experienced care workers and our comprehensive training programme with integrated support enables us to welcome those who are new to the sector. If you have the passion to support our young people to learn and grow we want to hear from you.

*Why join New Reflexions?*
* A comprehensive induction programme that has led to us becoming an employer of choice within our sector;
* Including Level 2 Enrolment on Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities;
* Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare;
* Additional training and continuing professional development in Autism;
* A firm emphasis on learning and development, with opportunities to gain a range of nationally recognised qualifications;
* Access to The Training Hub with 800 care sector-specific specialist online subjects, covering all standards & regulations; CPD accredited & certificated;
* Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme;
* Refer a friend scheme – refer a friend who joins the New Reflexions team and you could earn a £500 bonus per referral;
* Access to Company caravans across numerous locations.

Due to the location of our homes, it is desirable to hold a full manual driving licence and have access to transport.

*If you are a dedicated and well-organised individual with excellent communication skills, then we would like to hear from you!*

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Therefore, as this post is a regulated activity and/or on a regulated site the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS, and our safer recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please highlight these in your application.

This post is exempt from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £26,080.00 per year

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme

Expected start date: 27/06/2022