Support Worker in Hays at Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom

This listing is about Hays in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
in 2022

About the job

Kilmarnock and Ayrshire Areas – Residential Children’s Support Worker, flexible hours and competitive salary

Are you a caring and patient person with a passion to help some of Kilmarnock and Ayrshire’s most vulnerable children and young people?

Do you want the opportunity to work with the best providers supporting services within residential sectors?

Your new companyHays Social Care work with the very best providers in Kilmarnock and Ayrshire areas, these services support vulnerable children and young people within residential settings

Your new role

As a support worker you will have a rewarding opportunity to work with vulnerable children and young people in the Kilmarnock and Ayrshire area. We work within residential settings to create a home environment for children and young people that suffer from a range of different complex needs including autism, learning disabilities and behavioural problems. The ideal candidate would be passionate for children’s and young people’s well-being and have a patient and caring nature.

This opportunity offers flexible working patterns with am shifts, pm shifts and waking/night shifts available. We offer part time or full-time hours with the opportunity to turn into permanent positions upon successful temporary placement. We offer a competitive salary averaging at £11p/h including holiday pay

What you’ll need to succeed

• A minimum of 6 months experience within a similar care setting in the last 2 years
• SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 are desirable but not vital
• Experience in administering medication, preparing meals, and planning and partaking in activities
• Experience with providing support and care to children or young people with learning disabilities.
• Experience with dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Being passionate about supporting people with a genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude and the ability to be a good team player

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive hourly pay rate available averaging at £11p/h
• £250 voucher refer a friend scheme
• Free PVG registration
• Free mandatory training including and access to continuous free online training
• Opportunity to gain permanent employment upon successful temporary placement
• A personal service with a dedicated consultant

What You Need To Do Now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4119366

Company: Hays

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Job Location: Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom

Application Deadline: N/A

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