DUAL SUPPORT WORKER – SOCIAL HOURS
· 42 Weeks per year
· 40 hours per week
· Pay point 3 (£6.92 per hour)– 4 (£7.27 per hour) to reflect DSW social hours

This new role has been identified to cover the continuing requirement of supporting and preparing the children and young people during the educational day Monday to Friday. The role will also be responsible for assisting the young people in residence – including get ups and preparation for the education day, escorting to and from school or college, medical appointments and on transport escort duties which may include return travel to school/college. This role will include early mornings for get ups but will not be working evening or night shifts after 8pm. However the successful post holders will also support community disabled children’s clubs and projects out of term time.

A qualification in care at minimum Diploma / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is essential along with an appreciation of difficulties faced by deaf children, young people and adults with additional needs. The ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service is important. Full details of the requirements are outlined within the job specification.

In return we offer all the support you would expect from an Investor in People recognised organisation including excellent development opportunities. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups and communities. We expect all our staff to be committed to our Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policies and procedures. The above position will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check, references, evidence of qualifications and a work history which can be fully checked.

For an application pack, job description and full person spec please contact the Human Resources Department on 01843 222429 / 222484 or hr@rsdcm.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications Friday 28th November 2014.