Position
SIJKEIGH Support Worker – Days or Nights | Private Client
Salary: £29,113 – £30,565 per annum plus sleep‑in allowance.
About The Role
Our client, a reputable provider of care and support to children and young people aged 7‑18, is looking to appoint an additional Support Worker to their home in Keighley.
The children and young people may have learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, autism or ADHD, and may also have suffered neglect, trauma, sexual exploitation or other types of domestic abuse. Our client maintains an extremely high standard of care, putting the children at the heart of everything they do and aiming to give them the best possible future.
What We Offer
- A £500 welcome bonus paid during the probationary period.
- Access to funded QCF Leadership & Management diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Industry‑leading Management Development Programme.
- Opportunity for specialist training, with 85% of all qualified support workers, team leaders, deputies and managers being internal promotions.
- Employee of the Month scheme, with a chance to win a £50 voucher each month.
- Length of Service Holiday scheme – up to an additional 5 days paid leave per year with continued service, above statutory entitlement.
- Refer a Friend scheme, offering £150 for each successful recommendation.
- Free gym membership.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice, assistance, and support to young people, safeguarding their welfare at all times.
- Meet the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of young people.
- Attend to young people’s practical, physical, and emotional needs and act as an appropriate role model.
- Work closely with young people to enable them to address difficulties and achieve their optimum potential.
- Handle practical matters relating to childcare (cooking, cleaning, etc.).
- Establish positive relationships with young people and always offer unconditional and positive regard.
- Help young people gain self‑control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro‑social conduct.
- Ensure each young person’s care plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs.
- Attend young people’s meetings and contribute to them.
- Drive company vehicles (current driving licence holders subject to procedures).
Qualifications and Experience
- A kind, caring and compassionate nature, with a fair but firm approach.
- A recognised qualification in Residential Child Care at Level 3 or 4.
- Formal or informal experience of supporting young people who may have social and emotional difficulties or behaviour that challenges.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight.
Benefits
We provide a supportive and professional environment, opportunities for development, and a culture that encourages learning and enjoyment of the role.
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