Job Description

Haresfield is a vibrant residential home dedicated to supporting children and young people. It offers more than just a place to live - it's a place where they can truly flourish. Our team creates a safe, nurturing and empowering environment where they are all encouraged to discover their strengths, develop new skills and build confidence for the future.

Here is what your role as

Senior Support Worker

will look like:

Righthand Rockstar:

Support the management team by overseeing staff performance, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating professional development opportunities for team members. This role involves ensuring that all staff adhere to organisational policies while fostering a positive work environment where everyone feels motivated and valued.

Personal Care Champion:

As a role model for the team, you'll oversee the support of the children and young people with their daily tasks whether its dressing, bathing or mealtimes.

Activity enthusiast:

Whether it's creative arts and crafts, games or day trips, you'll ensure everyone has the chance to explore new interests, develop their skills.

Health and Wellness Guardian:

Ensure that health needs are monitored effectively by leading the team in reporting any changes. Your proactive approach will help maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone

Team Player Extraordinaire:

Collaborate with your team to create personalised care plans tailored to everyone's unique needs. Your leadership will inspire teamwork and enhance the quality of care provided.

In additional to a secure and stable career, we offer:

Competitive salary starting from 13.45 an hour

Paid Break

Free meal provided on shift (when the children and young people are in the service)

Receive up to 300 for Employee Referrals

Access to blue light card discounts

Long service awards

24-hour confidential employee advice line

Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them

Training and Development

Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training

Mandatory Training Provided

Team Leader Shifts:

- Full Time and Part Time available

- 7am - 11pm

- Working weekends are essential

- Participating in on call essential

Key Skills Required:

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare Strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills, Broad knowledge of Learning Disabilities and other related conditions
Other roles you may have worked in Early Years / Childcare / Care Team Leader / Support Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant / Health Care Team Leader / Lead Care Worker / Home Care Supervisor / Residential Care Team Leader / Shift Leader

Safeguarding Commitment

We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It's important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Due to regulatory requirements, we are unable to accept applications from people under the age of 20. (Exempt under the Equalities Act 2010, Schedule 9 part 1)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.

We are not accepting candidates requiring sponsorship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 13.45 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you require Sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person