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Location: Torquay \n Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Temporary (Ongoing) \n MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex mental health needs. \n This role involves supporting children and adolescents with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, understood, and supported in their daily lives. \n The Role \n As a Support Worker, you will: \n\n • Provide consistent emotional support and reassurance to children experiencing anxiety, distress, or behavioural challenges.\n, • Support children with autism and ADHD to manage routines, transitions, and sensory sensitivities.\n, • Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and maintaining a structured routine.\n, • Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.\n, • Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques where necessary.\n, • Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.\n, • Promote a safe, nurturing, structured, and stimulating environment tailored to individual needs.\n\n Requirements \n\n • Minimum 6 months UK experience working as a Support Worker.\n, • Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.\n, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).\n, • In date PMVA training (or willingness to do).\n\n What we’re looking for \n\n • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and professional boundaries.\n, • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.\n, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).\n, • In-date PMVA training (or willingness to complete training).\n, • Ability to provide a clinical reference.\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive pay rates - £22.25 to £28 per hour.\n, • Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability.\n, • Ongoing opportunities for professional development.\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.\n\n Why Join MedGen Healthcare? \n MedGen Healthcare is a CQC-regulated provider delivering high-quality care across the community, from non-complex to highly complex packages. \n We value our support workers and recognise the essential role you play in delivering safe and compassionate care. We provide a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and developed. \n Important \n MedGen Healthcare does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Carraig View is tucked away in the heart of Port Glasgow with beautiful views over the Clyde, but it is what happens inside that really matters. Since opening our doors in 2021, we have been supporting children and young people to settle, grow, and find their place in the world. Whether it is through school, local clubs, or simple everyday routines, we are here to help young people build the confidence and skills they need to thrive. Join our residential childcare team and play an important role in supporting children and young people to reach their full potential. Working within a structured and supportive environment, you will help provide high-quality care that promotes safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes. What you will do • Deliver high-quality care in line with policies, standards and best practice, • Support children and young people with routines, education and personal development, • Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, • Contribute to assessments, care planning and outcome-focused reviews, • Safeguard and advocate for children and young people at all times, • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals, • Maintain accurate records and reports About you You will have a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people and an understanding of the challenges they may face. You will be emotionally resilient, able to work effectively under pressure and confident in building positive professional relationships. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality care. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People). SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership are required for this role. Why work with us? CrossReach has been supporting vulnerable children, young people and families for generations. We invest in our people, providing training, support and opportunities to develop a rewarding and meaningful career. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. Workplace and Role Accessibility Supplements (attached below) - This guide outlines the physical, environmental, and location based aspects of the role to help you understand how the work is carried out and whether it’s right for you. It may also help you identify any adjustments or support that would enable you to do your best work. We welcome conversations about what you personally need to work within our services, and we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you where possible. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES • Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process, • CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes., • Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date., • Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain, • To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement, • Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message., • Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates., • Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub, • Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain., • Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.

Vane Hill Care Home is a specialist service in Torquay, set across two Victorian houses overlooking Torbay. The home provides structured, enablement focused support for adults living with mental health conditions, including Korsakoff's syndrome and Alcohol-Related Brain Damage, promoting independence, stability and wellbeing. Senior Support Worker Contract £13.60 per hour Contracted to 48 hours per week, worked over 4 days Night shift Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Role Overview As a Senior Support Worker, you will take a lead role in delivering high quality, person centred care within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, providing clear direction and support to the team to ensure care is delivered safely, consistently and to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on support, you will respond to changing needs, incidents or concerns, maintaining a calm and well managed environment at all times. You will oversee medication administration, ensure care plans are followed correctly and maintain accurate and up to date records. Working closely with the wider team, you will support effective communication and contribute to a structured, professional and consistent approach to care. This role requires a confident, organised and resilient individual who can support both residents and staff within a complex care environment. What We Are Looking For NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards Medication training and competency in administration Experience supporting or leading within a care environment Strong leadership and organisational skills A calm, reliable and compassionate approach Good communication and teamwork skills About us Vane Hill Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

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MTrec Commercial are proudly supporting our market leading client, who, due to significant expansion are seeking to employ a motivated and attentive.

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