Senior Support Worker

Caretech; Goole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Goole is seeking a Support Worker to assist with providing care to children and young people. Applicants must be 21 or older and have the flexibility to work varied shifts. The role offers excellent work-life balance and career progression opportunities within the company. Must be calm, adaptable, and able to lead by example in diverse situations.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Fully paid induction course

Enhanced DBS paid for by organization

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving preferred, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of Children and Young People per Ofsted regulations.
• Assist in planning team rotas.
• Support Registered Manager and Deputy Manager roles.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Essential Information

Salary £32,473 (entry level)- £34,179 including sleep in rate

£30 per sleep in, 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum. Working on a rota basis – you will receive a monthly rota 4 weeks in advance. 40 hour week across 2-3 shifts per week meaning excellent work / life balance.

This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, New Year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children! The shifts consist of long hours and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in.

Job role

• Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
• Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments
• Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
• To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Welcome a diverse culture in the home
• Creating a safe, family environment for the children

Requirements

You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations.
Driving is preferred although not essential – pending on the locations of the homes.

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
• Over time paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group

We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices while proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!