Senior Support Worker – Children’s Home
£29,000 + £41.60 per sleep-in and generous attendance bonus
I am looking for a Senior Support Worker to work in a 3 bedded service providing a home to children and young people with mental health issues and emotional and behavioural disorders. The home is rated as ‘Good’ with Ofsted and is part of a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.
Responsibilities:
* Supervise Support Workers to ensure that disadvantaged young people are cared for in line with legislative, contractual and inspection framework requirements
* Be a positive role model to young people – building and creating mutual trust and respect
* Produce, maintain and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available
* Create and produce activities to occupy and develop young people
* Coach, support and develop Support Workers
* Provide basic advice and skills to young people on managing their finances and other everyday life skills
Minimum Requirements:
* At least 12 months residential care experience with children and young people
* QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* The ability to work on a rota basis (2 days on/4 days off) and undertake sleep-in duties
* A full UK driving licence
For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.
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