Pay: £31,687 or £16.25 per hour
Job Description:
Senior Children's Support Worker
Salary: £31,687 or £16.25 per hour (+potential overtime)
Full time: 5 Days per week including working on weekends - 37.5 hours per week.
The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in Raynes Park, SW London. Built on a culture of respect and fun, we are a family-run business now looking to welcome some fresh faces to our tight-knit team.
Benefits: Senior Support Worker
- Flexible hours with paid overtime
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28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
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Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs
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Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year
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Generous loyalty bonus scheme
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Travel loan to help you manage commute costs
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Fully-funded specialist in-house training
Requirements: Senior Support Worker
- Must be at least 21 years old
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Relevant experience working in a supportive role
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Willing to undertake personal care
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Confident working with challenging behaviour
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A genuine interest in childcare
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1 years experience as a Senior/Team Leader - duties including shift leading, medication, staff supervision
Desirable: Senior Support Worker
- Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
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Experience in specialist care for children with autism, learning disabilities, or complex backgrounds
Responsibilities: Senior Support Worker
- Supporting with team leadership
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Carrying out risk assessments and updating care plans
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Administering medication
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Providing quality and consistent care to help meet social, emotional, and behavioural needs
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Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities
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Promoting child safety and welfare and working with relevant stakeholders to do the same
- Salary: £31,687 or £16.25 per hour (+potential overtime)
