Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Senior Support Worker

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Residential Manager

LOCATION:

Northampton

HOURS:

08:00 to 23:00 followed with sleep in

SHIFTS:

1 day on, 2 days off

SALARY:

Up to 34,000 per annum (including sleeps paid at 50 per sleep)

Who are we?

We provide residential placements for children/young people aged 8-18yrs. We are approved, registered and inspected by Ofsted. We Specifically situated in highly desirable locations, our homes are located in close proximity to all transport links and a vast array of local amenities. Our homes are registered at a low occupancy level allowing them to operate to the best standards; ensuring quality child/young person-centred individualised care in order to meet the developmental needs of all of our residents. It is universally accepted that children and young people are more likely to grow and flourish emotionally, intellectually and physically in a family environment, our homes are a perfect example of this.

Job Summary

You will be responsible for providing day to day care for our Young People, whether this is supporting them in activities, education or statutory meetings relating to their time in residential care. You will work as part of a dedicated, ensuring that care teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children. You will assist in leading staff to operate within legal parameters as described in the Companies Policies and Procedures, ensuring the homes are kept to a good standard, to include cooking and cleaning and of course safeguarding their welfare at all times. You will support the business, clinical & social development of the service. You will lead shifts and manage a team as well as a care team.

Key Result Areas

Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People -

To provide a positive working role model for other colleagues and the children and young people resident within the home.

Team Working -

To work collaboratively will colleagues to ensure that all Young People have care plans and to develop, implement and review packages of care.

Administrative -

To undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports, including Review, Progress and Incident reports.

Environmental -

To develop a responsible attitude with residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in/or to the establishment and to support them in all domestic aspects of both their own personal space and communal areas of the establishment.

General -

To undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

NVQ Level 3/4: Caring for Children and Young People

Experience of working with young people with ASC, mental health and or emotional and behavioural difficulties

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Full UK driving license

Clean updated DBS

At least 2 years' experience working within children's homes or similar role

Sound knowledge around safeguarding and best practices

We want you to develop both as a Childcare Worker and in your career generally, so we provide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you.

We are looking for someone who is caring, committed, friendly and mature in outlook.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and adapt to quickly changing circumstances.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.

What you'll get

Progressive pay scale with clear progression plans

Company pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Level 3 and 5

Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff

Comprehensive induction programme, highly praised by all of our new recruits

Friendly, small passionate teams

Free enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support - Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 24/7 access to support and free counselling sessions

Opportunities for overtime

Birthday leave

Birthday bonus

Annual appraisal bonus

Completion of qualification bonus

Inspection bonus

Additional annual leave scheme

Probation completion bonus

Changing Lives Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,080.00-34,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare Qualification (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred) Enhanced DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SNR - NN