Quarriers
Location
Slough, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Location Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir
This is a Permanent , Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST .
The Vacancy
Are you a qualified social care professional who is experienced in supporting Children and Young people reach their full potential? We are looking for a caring individuals who shares Quarriers value to join our team as an Intensive Support Practitioner within Quarriers Village.
Your new opportunity
Quarriers are currently recruiting experienced part time Intensive Support Practitioners to join our Rivendell is a registered care home for children and is set in an idyllic location Quarriers Village. Rivendell is a 24/7 service who currently supports 4 children who have different support needs such as autism, ADHD, ODD. Some of the children are non-verbal and have complex sensory needs and experienced trauma in their young lives. At Rivendell we adapt the support for each individual child to ensure a safe, calm and nurturing environment is maintained for all, where children can thrive and live their best lives.
As an Intensive Support Practitioner you will work as a team or at times on a 1:2:1 basis with each child. You will be a skilled professional with the ability to use your expertise and adapt support to meet the needs of each individual. Some of the children have complex trauma and can display distressed behavioural and you will be required to offer behavioural support and care when needed. Each day can offer different experiences from taking the children out for the day to enjoy activities and hobbies they express and interest in, to supporting them day-to-day in their own home with cooking, life skills and personal care.
Working pattern: This is a part time permanent role working 15 to 30 hours per week . Shifts are 7.5 hours per day and you will be required to work various shift patterns to meet the needs of the people we support. These will include early shifts 7am – 2:30pm , late shifts 2pm – 9:30pm and will include working weekends on a rotational basis
What you will need to be considered
What you will get in return
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of start date.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
About Us
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
Free physiotherapy and occupational health
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
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