The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work flexible hours and to gain experience working with children and young people with special needs in a caring environment. 

• Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the children's physical, behavioural, and emotional needs.
• Supporting young people to do their favourite things and try new activities at home and outdoor activities.
• Providing high-quality care to young people.

This apprenticeship will offer great experience for working in residential care with children with autism and learning disabilities. We have a great team to support the apprentices. 

Responsibilities: Support Worker

• Providing quality and consistent care to help meet the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of residents.
• Provide personal care for the young people.
• Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities, both at home and outdoors.
• Promoting the safety, welfare, and protection of the children and young people we care for at all times.
• Complete all training required.
• Act as a positive role model for children, young people and other staff in the home. .

Benefits:

• Flexible hours.
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs.
• Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year.
• Generous loyalty bonus scheme.
• Travel loan to help you manage commute costs.
• Fully-funded specialist in-house training.

Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 10,000 learners annually and working with over 3000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective. Upon completion of this 24-month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential) L4 Apprenticeship.