We're seeking an individual who can build strong relationships with our children and young people and have the resilience to understand that those connections may be challenged.
It's essential that you possess the ability to endure these challenges and work to rebuild trust and rapport when needed. We need a Senior team member who is committed to never giving up on our young people, continually offering support and encouragement.
Senior Support Worker Benefits
- Full induction and introductory programme
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Loyalty payments
- Ofsted bonus.
- Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
- Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
- Free meals.
- 28 days annual leave.
Senior Support Worker Role
- To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
- Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
- Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
- Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
- To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
- Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour)
- Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Administer and document medication.
- Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
- Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 8 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact.
- Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
- Conduct Keywork sessions.
- Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
- To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
The successful candidate;
- Hold a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
- Have previous experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma.
- Be passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives, with a good understanding of trauma and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide advice and specialist guidance to children and families once trained.
- Be able to use initiative and problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively.
- Act as a positive role model for young people.
- Be able to work well under pressure and prioritise workload effectively.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to support young people.
- Be available to work flexibly Monday to Sunday, between 7:30am and 10:30pm.
Please send your CV over now to be considered for this amazing opportunity to make a difference.
INDSEN
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Right work full time in the UK with no restrictions. (required)
Work Location: In person
