*Support Worker ( Additional Support Needs)*

Our Mission is to create a community where Children and Young Adults can live, learn and work in an integrated community based on mutual respect and unfolding of individual potential. We are one of six vibrant Camphill communities in and around Aberdeen, offering unique living and working opportunities for a fulfilling life.

*Service: *Residential Care Homes

*Line Manager: *House Co-ordinator

*Salary:* £26208.00 per annum

*Hours: *40 hours per week (day shift only, shifts can be from 7am with late shifts ending at 9pm - 8 hour shifts)

*Job Dimensions:* To actively promote the rights of children and young people as individuals and provide them with high quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To assist in the provision of a safe and homely environment both individually and as part of a team, to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas where they can develop.

*This post requires:* * 1 – 2 years’ experience of working with additional support needs (children and/or adults) * SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards a suitable qualification to meet SSSC requirements) * SSSC registration with/without conditions * PVG membership for work with children and vulnerable adults * Have current Protection of Vulnerable Groups knowledge and understanding

*Desirable for post:* * Further professional development or training in social pedagogy or education, e.g. SVQ level 3 or higher, social pedagogy or education based training * Previous working/volunteering experience in a Camphill setting * Hold a clean and current driving licence

*Employee Benefits include:* * Competitive Salary and Career progression * Company Pension Scheme * Vivup employee benefit platform * Tusker Car Scheme * Occupational Health & Mental Health Wellbeing Support. * Employee Referral scheme * Bike2 Work scheme * Discounted Gym membership * 32 Days annual leave * Wide variety of accredited in-house and external training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £26,208.00 per year

Benefits: * Casual dress * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * On-site parking * Referral programme * Sick pay Physical Setting: * Residential home Shift: * 8 hour shift

Application question(s): * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK?

Experience: * Support Environment: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification: * SVQ Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person