Senior Support Worker - £14.22 PH
* Dudley
At Inspire, it is imperative that our children enjoy new and varied experiences that encourage them to be the best version of themselves. We believe that any disability is not a barrier but an opportunity for inspirational, outside-the-box thinking.
We hold the belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying celebrations, events, and fundraising.
Our teams are fully committed to Inspire's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.
We are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our 6-bed home in Leek, rated 'Good' by Ofsted. All the Children & Young People we support have a learning disability, Autism, epilepsy, or can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices, and Makaton.
Essential Requirements
1. 1-year experience in residential childcare plus Level 4 Children & Young People Award or equivalent
2. Experience of working within and leading a team
3. Driver (company provides a car during working hours)
4. Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights, and weekends)
5. Willing and able to be part of Management on-call system
Company Values
1. Friendly, passionate, and caring nature
2. Positive, pleasant, and approachable
3. Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
4. Person-centred, allowing our children to explore and utilise their own strengths
5. Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas
Benefits
1. Full or Flexi contracts available
2. Competitive salary including enhanced qualified rates
3. 4-week paid induction programme
4. Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Leadership and Management training programme
5. Face-to-face therapeutic/specialist training
6. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on various topics
7. Free Enhanced DBS check
8. Free parking
Employee Benefit System
1. Refer a friend ‘Scheme’ reward system – earn up to £1000
Terms & Conditions apply
Interested? Apply today!
All applications & CVs received are reviewed on a daily basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.
Senior Support Worker [SYS-14274]
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