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Support Worker

Listing ref af2ca85963

The Lighthouse
Salary | £28.366
Full Time role of hours per week.


The Lighthouse has an opportunity for a Support worker  to join our team. 

The Lighthouse is a 5 bed specialist residential home for young people aged 13–18 with complex mental health needs and associated risk taking behaviours. We are situated within walking distance from Stroud town centre allowing access from all major bus and train routes into the town. Our aim here at The Lighthouse is to ensure that the young people we invest in have the best residential experience in a therapeutic and homely environment. Care here is individually tailored to meet their needs and ensure the best outcome by investing in our young people’s future. You will be responsible for the supervision of our young people who display a range of behaviours relating to their mental health following their previous trauma. Participating in activities and engaging our young people around the home and within their daily routine as well as ensuring their educational needs are met.

Lighthouse benefits from local bus connections and access to nearby rail services in Stroud, with good road links via surrounding routes.

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
  • Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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