Senior Childcare Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Support Worker in Shoreham-by-Sea. You will ensure the care of young people with Emotional & Behaviour Difficulties, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide support and training to staff. Ideal candidates are resilient, communicate effectively, and are passionate about making a difference. This role includes a competitive salary and fully funded training.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales

Free meals

Life assurance

Supportive Sick Pay Policy

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in young lives and understands trauma.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with schools and social workers.
• Oversee a team of support workers and provide guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Positive role model

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in providing exceptional care to our young people with Emotional & Behaviour Difficulties. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. It's essential that you possess the ability to endure these challenges and work to rebuild trust and rapport when needed. We need a Senior team member who is committed to never giving up on our young people, continually offering support and encouragement.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
• Free meals
• Life assurance
• Supportive Sick Pay Policy
• Enhanced annual leave allowance

Responsibilities

• Undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement
• Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority
• Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols
• Write reports for LAC, placement reviews and care plans
• Raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate
• Deal with challenging behaviour (verbal abuse, possibly threatening behaviour)
• Provide positive role modelling at all times and maintain a consistent approach
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans
• Administer and document medication
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 8 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention
• Conduct keywork sessions
• Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people

Qualifications and Skills

• Passionate about making a difference in young lives; understand trauma and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviour
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance to children and families (training provided)
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems
• Positive role model for the young people
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
• Ability to work as part of a team with the young people

Details

Shifts are on a Monday to Sunday rota with around one sleep-in per week.

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