Senior Support Worker

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Job summary

An established industry player in childcare seeks a dedicated Senior Support Worker to lead a team in providing exceptional care for children with support needs. This rewarding role involves fostering trusting relationships, promoting independence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. With a focus on compassion and empathy, you'll play a crucial part in helping children thrive in a nurturing environment. Join a supportive team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals while enjoying opportunities for career progression and professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Clear career progression

Health Plan after probation

Qualifications

• Must hold QCF Level 3 or be working towards it.
• Experience in childcare and a valid UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff for optimal resident care.
• Improve quality of life for children and prepare healthy meals.
• Ensure protection of children from significant harm.

Skills

QCF Level 3

Childcare experience

UK Driving Licence

Compassion and empathy

Excellent communication

Flexible working ability

Education

QCF Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

About The Role

Senior Support Worker
Location: Tegfan, Swansea
Salary: £13.25 - £13.75 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
Full-time: 45.5 hours per week

**For this role you MUST hold a QCF Level 3 or be already working towards it, have experience in childcare and hold a current UK Driving Licence**

Priority Childcare provides real support from real people. We are focused on the future, and our small and welcoming homes are staffed by teams of supportive carers who build trusting relationships with children and enable them to feel safe, secure, and cared for. We care for children who have support needs associated with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and work with them to help them meet their full potential and transition towards independence. Tegfan is registered to support individuals between 5-19 years old.

Situated in Gowerton, West Wales and close to Swansea City Centre, Tegfan is close to all amenities, bus and train routes as well as being close to Swansea and routes to Cardiff. The home is just a fifteen-minute drive to the fantastic Gower coast, wonderful beaches, and tourist attractions and a short drive will take you to the beautiful Brecon Beacons. The home is set within 2 acres of land with its own driveway.

A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker with Priority Childcare involves:

• Providing leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best resident care practice and optimal outcomes for the children;
• Improving the quality of life of the children who live in the home including preparing healthy meals;
• Promoting the rights of the children to be treated with dignity and respect in every aspect of their lives;
• Establishing supportive relationships with the children and encourage the development of stable relationships between the children and other staff, and their families and friends;
• Ensuring that all care plans, key-working files, and care files are updated and accurate and maintained;
• Supporting the staff team in their role of key-worker and facilitating training as required;
• Ensuring the protection of resident students from significant harm, by exercising vigilance, observing changes in the children’s behaviour or appearance.

To be a successful Senior Support Worker with Priority Childcare, you’ll need:

• QCF Level 3 is essential or currently working towards;
• A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature;
• Compassion and empathy;
• Enthusiasm to promote independence & choice;
• A strong work ethic;
• Excellent communication;
• Ability to work flexibly;
• Hold a current valid driver’s license.

In return for your Skills and Expertise, you’ll receive:

• Eligibility for a “Blue Light Card” for additional discounts at a range of retailers;
• ‘Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful permanent referral;
• Join us for clear career progression and valuable qualifications - 97% of our managers progressed internally;
• Health Plan – after probation;

Priority Childcare is part of Orbis Education and Care. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

Orbis Education and Care is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. By applying, you understand that the personal data collected about you as part of our application and registration process will be used in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. Full details on how we collect and process your data and your rights can be viewed here: https://orbis-group.co.uk/applicant-privacy