Support Worker
hace 13 días
Guildford
Join Our Team as a Support Worker!\n Company: Apple Orchard Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Full Time, Permanent Specific Hours: 40 hours per week - shift pattern Salary: Up to £32,623.97, inclusive of sleep-in shifts What We Offer:\n \n • Competitive salary of up to £32,623.97, including sleep-in allowances (£35 per night, typically one per week)\n, • A healthy work-life balance with every other weekend off\n, • Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and a fully funded Level 3 qualification\n, • Company pension for your future\n, • Access to employee discounts and wellbeing programs\n, • Clear career progression opportunities into senior and leadership roles\n, • A supportive team culture where you won’t learn alone\n \n At Apple Orchard, we provide high-quality residential care across five children's homes in Surrey and West Sussex. We support boys aged 12-18 in calm, therapeutic settings where they can feel safe, valued, and understood. \n By joining our team, you’ll become part of a caring and professional environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll support young people who have faced trauma and adversity, helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their potential. Whether you’re guiding a young person through a tough day or celebrating a personal milestone, your support can create lasting change. \n This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, resilient, and committed to making a difference. No prior experience in residential childcare is necessary; if you have the right values, attitude, and willingness to learn, we’ll provide the training and support you need to thrive in this role. Your Responsibilities:\n \n • Create a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment where children feel valued\n, • Support daily routines, education, hobbies, and activities that build confidence and life skills\n, • Build stable, trusting relationships and be a consistent, positive role model\n, • Use calm, therapeutic approaches to support children through challenging moments\n, • Maintain clear and accurate records of progress, behavior, achievements, and important information\n, • Collaborate closely with colleagues, managers, families, local authorities, and other professionals to uphold high standards of care\n What We're Looking For:\n Essential: \n \n • A genuine passion for making a positive difference in children's lives\n, • A caring, resilient, and patient approach, with the ability to stay calm under pressure\n, • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins\n, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, due to the rural location of some homes\n \n Helpful but not essential: \n \n • Experience in childcare, care, education, youth work, mental health, or similar settings\n, • Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Families Practitioner, or Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills\n, • A team-focused attitude, good sense of humour, and emotional resilience\n, • Confidence in following procedures, writing reports, and contributing to care plans\n What Are You Waiting For?\n Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference! \n Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. \n