Come and join the UK’s 4 th largest independent provider in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We'd like you to join us as a Senior Healthcare Assistant Children's at our service Buttons in Swindon.
Our vision is a world where people with the most complex needs are surrounded by the collaborative, holistic, and expert care they require and the kindness they deserve, to live a brighter future.
Buttons is a residential children and young people's home for children and young people of both sexes who have a severe physical or learning disability, complex healthcare needs, or behaviors that challenge. The age range is 5-18 years.
At Buttons, we work with a broad range of complex needs which include:
* Autistic spectrum conditions
* Moderate or severe learning difficulties
* Global developmental delays
* Specific language/communication and social-emotional difficulties
We will review and respond to your application within 48 hours.
What you'll be working:
If you are looking for a full-time Senior Support Worker, your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.
* Full Time 36 Hours with sleep-ins
* Every other weekend
What you'll be doing:
* Supporting our children and young people with daily activities
* Effectively lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times
* Supporting their care plans to establish routine
* Ensure that all children and young people have up-to-date risk assessments and person-centered care and behavior support plans in place and review and update as required with the service manager
* Ensure the children and young people feel safe and stable within their day-to-day routine care
* Carry out personal care
* Cover all aspects of the support worker role to work closely with the children and young people and the team on the floors to meet the needs of the service
* To work on the floor at all times
* To be part of the on-call team
* Responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training
* Administering medication (if required)
* Support children and young people with physical disabilities using trained techniques and aids e.g. hoists, wheelchairs, modified bathing equipment
What you'll have:
* Strong organizational, time management, planning, and communication skills
* Flexible, professional, and positive approach
* Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 diploma in residential childcare (England) or be willing to work towards after probation
* Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping
* Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
* Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations
* Driving License would be preferable
* Ability to address and respond to employee issues in a fair and consistent manner
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
* Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
* Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship, and consumer advice
* A Nest Personal Pension account
* Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees met (Medical recruitment only)
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognize outstanding Active Behaviors via the Active Awards program
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
* …and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
* ACGRES
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