Senior Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to care for young people with Emotional & Behaviour Difficulties. This dynamic role involves leading a team, liaising with various professionals, and developing comprehensive care plans. Ideal candidates will be resilient, have strong communication skills, and be passionate about making a difference. Availability for shifts throughout the week is required.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Fully funded training

28 days of annual leave

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in young lives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve problems using own initiative.
• Positive role model for young people.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Available to work Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care and welfare of each child.
• Coordinate meetings with schools and social workers.
• Oversee a team of support workers.
• Write reports for care plans.
• Deal with challenging behaviour.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive role model

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

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 Senior team members who are 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.

Role

• 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.

The successful candidate

• Needs to be passionate about making a difference in young lives. Will understand trauma and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviour.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance to our children and families (once trained)
• Use their own initiative to resolve problems.
• Be 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.
• Will be available to work Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.30am - 10.30pm.
• Sleeps between 4-8 per month.

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