Senior Life Practitioner

Kisimul Group Limited; Friesthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker for their children's home in Friesthorpe. This role involves leading a team, providing person-centred care, and supporting young people's development. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous personal development. Competitive benefits including career advancement and fully funded qualifications are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Fully funded qualifications

Blue Light card for discounts

Flexible working patterns

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings with children or young people.
• Ability to advocate for the choice and independence of young people.
• Commitment to professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to young people.
• Lead and support the staff team in daily duties.
• Participate in the development and implementation of care plans.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Support planning

Record keeping

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join our day team at our new children and young people's home, Anam Cara, in Friesthorpe, near Market Rasen.

About The Position

Reporting to the Deputy Manager, the Senior Support Worker within our Children’s Services is responsible for providing person-centred care and supporting the staff team to carry out their duties effectively, promoting choice and independence for our young people at all times.

What Will You Be Doing

• Lead by example, behave and communicate appropriately at all times.
• Contribute to the personal development of our young people with practical and emotional support.
• Participate in activities within the home and wider community.
• Support care planning and participate in reviews as requested.
• Maintain accurate and clear record keeping.
• Develop and strengthen links with families, friends, and significant others.
• Work with the Night Team Leader to ensure smooth service delivery and communication.
• Participate in staff supervisions and meetings, sharing relevant information.
• Support the training and development of the staff team, including personal development and training needs.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with transparent pay grades.
• Fully funded qualifications.
• Blue Light card for discounts at venues across the UK.
• Care Friends program to earn extra money by sharing job adverts.
• WageStream app for early wage access.
• Access to Health Assured for health, legal, and wellbeing support for you and your partner.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible working patterns.

Watch our teams talk about life at Kisimul: https://youtu.be/pP-sFmzkR88

Learn about the Meaningful Life Model: https://youtu.be/XWo2VXzeGIg

About You

Not Specified

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul Group Ltd provides specialist residential care and education for children, young people, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex learning difficulties, global development delay, and challenging behaviour. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, valuing diversity, and promoting equality. All applicants will require an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.