Senior Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Corwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer-a-friend scheme

Induction programme

Leadership training

DBS check

On-site parking

Employee benefits

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking a Residential Team Leader / Senior Support Worker in Corwen to lead shifts and mentor a team providing high-quality care for children and young people with complex needs.

You will work within an experienced, therapeutic care model and collaborate with education, therapy and management colleagues to support positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a Children’s residential care setting.
• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or equivalent).
• Experience leading or supporting a staff team.
• Full UK manual driving licence (company car provided during work hours).
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends.
• Willingness to join the management On-Call system.
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and mentor a team of residential support workers.
• Ensure the highest standards of care for children and young people.
• Promote a person-centred, therapeutic approach.
• Collaborate with education, therapy and management teams.
• Participate in the Management On-Call rota.

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People

Job description

Residential Team Leader / Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Corwen, Denbighshire
Salary:£33,800 plus sleep ins (£67.50 per sleep in )
Bonus: £500 Welcome bonus + £1,000 Refer-a-friend scheme
Shift Pattern:40 hours-consolidated shift pattern with sleep ins
Contract: Full Time
Driver Required: Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

Extraordinary Days Every Day

Are you an experienced senior support worker or residential team leader looking to take the next step in children’s residential care? Join Branas Isaf Children’s Services, part of the CareTech family, and help transform the lives of children and young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs.

With over 30 years’ experience, Branas Isaf delivers an outstanding integrated model of therapeutic care, education and support across the UK.

The Role – Residential Team Leader / Senior Support Worker

As a residential team leader, you will play a key role in leading, mentoring and supporting a team of residential support workers while ensuring the highest standards of care for children and young people.

You will:

• Support young people to build positive relationships and achieve their full potential
• Lead shifts and act as a positive role model within the home
• Promote a person-centred, therapeutic approach
• Work collaboratively with education, therapy and management teams
• Participate in the Management On-Call rota
• Essential Requirements
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a Children’s residential care setting
• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
• Experience leading or supporting a staff team
• Full UK manual driving licence (company car provided during work hours)
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends
• Willingness to join the management On-Call system
• New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately.

Our Values

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, passionate and caring
• Positive, approachable and professional
• Empowering and child-focused
• Innovative and solutions-driven
• Committed to safeguarding and best practice.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary with enhanced qualified rates
• £500 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• 4-week fully paid induction programme
• Fully funded Leadership & Management training
• Face-to-face therapeutic and specialist training
• Free access to online learning courses
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Free on-site parking
• Employee benefits programme.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.