Senior Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater London seeks a passionate Senior Support Worker to care for young individuals with emotional and behavioral difficulties. This role involves overseeing a team, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and providing hands-on support. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a resilient attitude towards challenging behaviors, and availability for flexible working hours. Join us in making a significant impact in young lives and applying your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Ofsted bonus

Loyalty payments

Fully funded training

Free meals

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference in young lives.
• Ability to understand trauma and handle challenging behaviour.
• Available to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care and welfare of children in placement.
• Oversee and guide a team of support workers.
• Coordinate meetings with schools and social workers.
• Administer medication and document care.
• Conduct risk assessments and create care plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Resilience in dealing with challenging behaviour

Job description

Overview

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 to 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.

Senior Support Worker Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Ofsted bonus for all staff if good or outstanding rating is achieved.
• Loyalty payments at 3, 5, 10 and 15 years.
• Full induction and introductory programme.
• Christmas and birthday presents from the directors.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
• Free meals.

Senior Support Worker 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.
• Can be available to work Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.30am - 11pm and Sleep in up to 8 per month.

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