Support Worker (Holistic Engagement), Coleg Plas Dwbl

Plas Dwbl is a provision for Ruskin Mill Trust in Wales based on a 100 acre bio-dynamic farm at the foot of the Preseli Hills. Building on the success of Coleg Plas Dwbl in North Pembrokeshire, Ruskin Mill Trust launched Ty’r Eithin, near Swansea in South Carmarthen, in September 2020. Both Plas Dwbl and its satellite Ty’r Eithin offer Ruskin Mill Trust’s innovative Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) method giving young people the opportunity to overcome barriers to learning, become skilled through doing real life purposeful activities, and engage as valued members of the community.

SUPPORT WORKERS (HOLISTIC ENGAGEMENT) 

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary Range (FTE) £19,167.84- £21,199 per annum subject to experience and qualifications

Once Qualified in L3 Health and Social Care there is a potential to earn up to £23,603 after further completion of relevant RMT courses and increased length of service

Sleep-ins paid at an extra £78.48 per night

(This equates to approximately £3,500 additional payment when working 1 sleep-in shift per week)

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Applicants who apply for this role will receive a Welcome Bonus of £1500 (subject to Tax/NI) after

Ruskin Mill Trust currently offers residential support for students, providing Practical Skill Therapeutic Education for young people aged 16 to 25 years who have a range of learning difficulties, including autistic spectrum disorders and behaviours that challenge.

Our service is continually developing and we are always looking for committed individuals who feel they can help us to achieve our aims. Individual development is given the highest priority together with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of a positive and progressive service.

In order to be successful in this role you will:

• Have a strong desire to support young people, have excellent observational skills, and the ability to problem 

solve and think creatively to enable our young people to reimagine their potential

• Be a patient, caring, compassionate with a young person-centred nature

• Demonstrate the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations, be a team player with experience of 

support work in both educational and residential settings

• Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in stressful situations

• Be able to work flexible hours as this role includes working daytime, weekends, evenings and sleep over 

shifts on a rota basis

• A NVQ 3 in Health and Social Work would be desirable, but not essential, as Ruskin Mill Trust will financially 

support you to gain this qualification

Due to the locations of some of our team houses – being a driver with access to your own vehicle would be advantageous. Dwbl, Pembrokeshire with travel to Ty’r Eithin, Carmarthenshire. Shifts involve working primarily during the evenings and weekends, including sleepovers

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries, with progression in pay once qualified, and a private pension scheme. In addition, staff receive:

• Staff receive a comprehensive induction, an excellent personal development plan and extensive training to include Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, Holistic Support, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE), MAPA (Physical Intervention) training 
• Beautiful outdoor locations in which to work, with free lunches and car parking

The post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for both adults and children, medical check, evidence of qualifications, and verification of the right to work in the UK. Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment 

To apply visit https://www.rmt.org/jobs/