Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours within a residential care and educational setting.
• Mentoring and role modelling positive behaviours.
• Supporting young people in home and classroom environments.
• Teaching life skills, including cooking, cleaning, and academic support.
• Planning and implementing engaging activities based on young people’s interests (e.g., gaming, walks, sports).
• Proactively planning activities to ensure a wide range of hobbies are accessible.

Skills and Expertise

• Passion for working with young people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial.

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Salary: 23,359 – 24,705.80 (plus weekend bonus, dependent on experience)
• Full-time position with 2 days on, 4 days off rota + additional 12 hrs every 6 weeks.
• 14 days holiday.
• Good pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Paid training.
• 1,500 bonus for new care staff with relevant qualifications (terms and conditions apply).