Senior Support worker

Autonomy Care Group Ltd; Chippenham; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Autonomy Care Group Ltd in Chippenham recruits a committed residential care supervisor to support children and young people with additional needs. You will lead and mentor care workers, promote trauma-informed practices, and help implement person-centered plans within a safe, nurturing home environment.

You will collaborate with families, social workers and professionals, maintain clear records, and ensure safeguarding at all times.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities, autism or additional needs.
• Previous experience in a residential care setting is desirable.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce / Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve positive outcomes through trauma-informed care.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Aufgaben

• Act as a positive role model for support workers and supervise staff, promoting trauma-aware approaches.
• Support the management team with day-to-day operations of the home.
• Promote independence, life skills, and positive outcomes for the children and young people.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and that the welfare of the children remains the highest priority.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals to deliver trauma-informed care.
• Support children with daily routines, activities, education, and community engagement in a safe, understanding, and responsive manner.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Mentoring

Staff supervision

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce/Residential Childcare

Jobbeschreibung

Provide high-quality care and support tailored to the individual needs of each child or young person, using trauma-informed practices.

Support the implementation of person-centred care plans and behaviour support strategies.

Act as a positive role model for support workers and assist with mentoring and supervising staff, promoting trauma-aware approaches in daily practice.

Support the management team with the day-to-day operations of the home.

Promote independence, life skills, and positive outcomes for the children and young people.

Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in line with company policies and regulatory standards.

Ensure safeguarding procedures are always followed and that the welfare of the children remains the highest priority.

Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals to deliver trauma-informed care.

Support children with daily routines, activities, education, and community engagement in a safe, understanding, and responsive manner.

Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities, autism, or additional needs.Previous experience in a residential care setting is desirable.Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce / Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).Strong leadership and communication skills.Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve positive outcomes through trauma-informed care.Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.