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Residential Child & Young People Support Worker Apprenticeship - London
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About the Role
We are looking for a new apprentice to join our Ofsted Outstanding team. Do you have the resilient and proactive approach needed to make a real difference in young people’s futures? At Reamcare, we believe in championing our workforce, so they can do the same for others.
The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work flexible hours and to gain experience working with children and young people with special needs in a caring environment.
Responsibilities
Support Worker
- Providing quality and consistent care to help meet the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of residents.
- Provide personal care for the young people.
- Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities, both at home and outdoors.
- Promoting the safety, welfare, and protection of the children and young people we care for at all times.
- Complete all training required.
- Act as a positive role model for children, young people and other staff in the home.
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Key Duties
- Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the children's physical, behavioural, and emotional needs.
- Supporting young people to do their favourite things and try new activities at home and outdoor activities.
- Providing high-quality care to young people.
Benefits
- Flexible hours.
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs.
- Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year.
- Generous loyalty bonus scheme.
- Travel loan to help you manage commute costs.
- Fully-funded specialist in-house training.
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Apprenticeship Details
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Upon completion of this 24-month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential) L4 Apprenticeship.
Additional Information
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Application Information
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
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