Children's Homes Support Worker

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Do you want a fulfilling role working with young people? Would you like to work in a growing service where you can grow your career? Apply now for a guaranteed screening interview!

Zone Central is a dedicated provider of bespoke and potential reaching young people’s services which includes residential homes, short break stays and buddying services for those who have a diagnosis of learning difficulties, autism, and complex physical and health needs.

We are currently expanding our service and have a range of vacancies for Support Workers based in Catford. These include full and part time as well as day and waking night roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Zone Central as we expand our services within London.

Our day shifts run from 7.00 - 19.30, our waking night shifts are 19:00 - 07:00. On a full time (37.5) hour contract you will therefore be expected to work 3 shifts per week, with part time roles considered for 25 or per week.

We are a team committed to providing high quality and forward-thinking support for young people. Our growing organisation has vacancies in our young people services offering holistic opportunities to best advocate for the carers and the cared for.

Zone Central offers ongoing development opportunities and career progression for all employees. Those employees who desire managerial or progressive positions will be encouraged to engage in our Development Programme designed to guide participants with advanced knowledge and the right skills and tools required for future roles.

Zone Central's Support Worker duties will include supporting young people within their local community and in our services to develop their skills, meet their individual needs, partake in holidays and be submerged in a wide variety of activities. Our team will also support in the following areas:

- Daily living skills

- Social interaction and peer involvement

- A wide range of on-site and off-site activities

- Independence skills in home and at work

We require our team members to engage in Zone Centrals vision and opportunities in order to enable our young people to have enhanced life experiences. We will provide all training and knowledge required to do so, however the following experience would be desirable for this role:

- Experience working with young people with additional needs

- Level 3 Diploma

Zone Central is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references'

If you are interested in this role and we believe that you have the right level of skills (whether transferable or direct) and experience, you will be sent an Application Pack which must be completed prior to interview.

Full Time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week with some part time vacancies available (3 x 12.5 hour shifts per week either days or nights)

Zone Central pay £11.11 per hour for Support Worker roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.11 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: ZCSupport