Senior Support Worker
Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 + Sleep in’s £40 a night
Location: Derbyshire
Hours:
Early 07:30-15:00
Late 14:30- 22.00 or sleep Full 07:30- 22:00 or sleep
Children’s Residential Learning Disability
JOB SUMMARY:
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The post holder will actively promote the rights of young people as individuals and provide them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.
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To assist in the management of provision of a safe and homely environment to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength.
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The Senior Support Worker will be expected to achieve positive outcomes for all young people by leading by example, always providing professionalism, and ensuring high levels of commitment, good childcare practice and safeguarding to young people.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Assist in the development of new techniques and approaches to the childcare provision
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Encourage development of individual interests and attitudes
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To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
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Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will
promote their sense of security
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Provide firm, consistent, and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ
appropriate and agreed sanctions
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Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle for Young People
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Assist Young People in the development and sustaining of positive social networks with
adults and other peer groups
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To organize and shift lead in group activities and group holidays
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To lead in the provision/preparation of meals in the home
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To assist and support Young People through the process of leaving care
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Encourage Young People to develop their full educational and vocational attainment
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Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People
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To engage in and supervise day to day care practices, creating an accepting environment
conducive to the positive personal development of each Young Person
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To undertake in planning for and preparation of Young People for admission or discharge, to
and from residential care. This may include professional negotiations to ensure that the
Young Person transfers to an environment stable for that individual
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To always work within the principles of the therapeutic parenting model
Team Expectations
To assist client need and ensure that all Young People have care plans and to develop, implement and review packages of care
To work as a member of the senior team, ensuring that the reception, ongoing care and discharge of Young People is undertaken in accordance with the statutory framework and policies & procedures of the organisation
To attend and assist in chairing staff meetings and to ensure/evidence that actions from meetings are being implemented and followed through consistently
To work closely and in co-operation with carers, social work staff, specialists and other professional agencies in accordance with the role and function of the home
To develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with families and other agencies
Attend childcare reviews and other forums where young people’s needs are being considered
To support and supervise care workers and TA’s where instructed as part of their induction process to the home in conjunction with the organisation’s policies and procedures
Make positive use of supervision by more senior staff
Participate in the staff appraisal scheme
To show a willingness to undertake appropriate training as part of overall professional
development. All staff are expected to undertake all compulsory training and training to Diploma level
Administrative
To undertake and lead in the routine administrative tasks and provide written reports and maintain the Young Person’s file as required by the organisation’s policies and procedures
Compile reports, including Review, Progress, and Incident reports
Adhere to appropriate guidelines and procedures
To receive and deal with complaints in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
To take the lead in the financial management and recording of day-to-day petty cash maintenance in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
To carry out duties in accordance with the health & safety at work act, adopting safe working practices, in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
All duties and responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation
To shift lead in alternating shift pattern, and support care workers accordingly
To assist higher senior management in all aspects of running the home
To deputize in the absence of the manager or deputy manager
Requirements:
Candidates who are qualified with Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential for our Senior SW role, having a range of life skills and experience is vital, LD or SEBD residential experience being a massive advantage.
Holding a current valid driving licence and the right to work in the UK is essential for all roles.
All successful candidates will be expected to display a commitment to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of our Young People and to participate in all activities with the young people.
Company Benefits:
Benefits include, Planned career development, ongoing comprehensive training package, including support to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care, free meals & onsite parking a ‘Thank-you’ reward system, offering a range of high-street vouchers, a sleep-in allowance in addition to the annual salary, and a staff wellbeing support programme including an onsite mental health first aider and access to external professional mental health support