Senior Childcare Worker

PETERS DEAN CARE LTD; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in England is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to provide exceptional care to young people with Emotional & Behaviour Difficulties. The role involves leading a team, coordinating care, and building rapport with vulnerable children. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and resilience to handle challenges. The organization offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including training and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

28 days of annual leave

Free meals

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in young lives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Uses own initiative to resolve problems.
• Acts as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinate meetings with schools and social workers.
• Oversee a team of support workers.
• Write reports for care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Resilience

Job description

Overview

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 is essential that you possess the ability to endure 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.
• Full induction and introductory programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals.
• A great employee Benefits programme
• Life assurance.
• 28 days of annual leave.

Responsibilities

• To 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.
• To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour).
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining 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.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in young lives. Understands trauma and has the resilience to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance to our children and families (once trained).
• Uses own initiative to resolve problems.
• Acts as a 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.
• Availability to work Monday to Sunday between 7:30am and 10:30pm.
• Sleeps- 7-8 per month.

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