At Aspris, we believe that all young people deserve the best chance to grow, develop and receive support that prepares them for a bright future. Our Residential Support Workers are crucial in helping us to achieve our vision.What the role looks like
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional support to our young people and help with day-to-day activities such as getting washed, dressed and out to school. If you are working a shift during the weekend, you will barely be on-site at the home because the fun is elsewhere think theme parks, bowling alleys, cinemas and zoos. You’ll have so much fun that you’ll almost forget you’re at work.
With the good times will come challenging times, with our homes accommodating young people with autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs. Although our Residential Support Workers tell us that the strong relationships and lasting memories that you create together will more than make up for these challenges. For them, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a young person overcome difficulties and progress.
Our children’s home is situated between Mildenhall and Lakenheath, in the Forest Heath District which boarders onto Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. It’s a 5-bedded home for males and females aged 8 - 18 with emotional, behavioural difficulties and other complex needs associated. The home seeks to provide a safe and understanding ethos in which the young person can be assisted to address their behaviours and to take responsibility for their own actions. The emphasis of the work is by way of intervention and to challenge the inappropriate behaviour through a holistic therapeutic approach.
Our home has a small holding where we keep farm animals which provides environment enrichment for our young people. Our staff and young people help to look after these.
Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence is required.
Who we're looking for
We’re looking for compassionate, friendly and genuinely caring individuals who want to give our young people the best possible chance to succeed.
If you’re the type of person who:
Thrives as part of a teamIs resilient, patient and understandingHas a natural flair for making people smileIs always around to lend a listening earIs partial to a film night, baking or Xbox game
This could be the perfect role for you. And don’t worry if you don’t have any experience working with children, we will provide all the support and training you need to build a fulfilling career that you can be proud of, including fully funded qualifications.
What's in it for you
We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most. We also understand that not everyone can do set shifts, so we're very flexible with hours to suit your needs.
On top of this, you’ll also get access to a range of fantastic benefits including:
Healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support and loansAn exclusive rewards and benefits platformHigh-street and online discounts through Blue Light CardCycle to work scheme and gym membershipRefer a friend bonus schemeLearning and development opportunitiesHours that suit your lifestyle
Explore these further in our guide to benefits and pensions.
So, if you’re ready to join a values-led organisation that puts children at the heart of everything we do and genuinely cares about their employees, we’d love to hear from you.
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Please note, the advertised salary is calculated on the rate of £12 - £12.40 per hour, plus an average of 6 x sleep ins per month at the rate of £55 per sleep in.
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