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Posted 11 days ago

The welfare of our young people is paramount in the role of a Support Worker. Not only do Support Workers keep our young people safe, but as the daily care provider they also make a fundamental contribution to their care, learning and development. A key figure within the team, you’ll build invaluable bridges between Area Camden and the local community, promoting social inclusion as you support people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to reach their full potential.

The ethos and culture of the Area Camden Group, as part of Polaris Community, is founded on core values of mutual respect and good parenting whilst being respectful to the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care within very high quality settings in Soham and to offer young people care, accommodation and support as close to a family environment as possible. The residential care we provide is for 11 to 18-year olds and our focus is centred on the needs of the child.

Support young people in our care to lead positive lives in a safe environment Provide emotional and social support, fostering meaningful relationships Encourage involvement in local communities Boost self-esteem and ensure each individual feels respected and valued Maintain meticulous records of events and observations Assess and address children and young people's needs Formulate, implement, and review care plans under the direction of managers Collaborate with colleagues, health advisors, social workers, and other professionals Assist with daily living tasks and involve young people in domestic duties Plan, shop, and prepare nutritious meals

A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role Weekly rota on rotation 08:00am-20:00pm i.e. (1 week) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday= 36 hours. (2 week) - Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday= 48 hours A sleep in allowance of up to £85.50 per night (10pm-7am)- potential extra earning of up to £4104 Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month Waking Night contracts are also available 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays) Holiday increase per year – 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours) Pension scheme after a qualifying period- 3% Employer contr

A robust Induction and mandatory training program to up skill our workforce Progression within the organisation on promotion and development of given role Weekly rota on rotation 08:00am-20:00pm i.e. (1 week) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday= 36 hours. (2 week) - Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday= 48 hours A sleep in allowance of up to £85.50 per night (10pm-7am)- potential extra earning of up to £4104 Minimum average of 168 hours per calendar month Waking Night contracts are also available 236 hours annual leave per annum (including bank holidays) Holiday increase per year – 12 extra hours for 3 years (capped at 272 hours) Pension scheme after a qualifying period- 3% Employer contr

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