Senior Support Worker

Keys Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,215 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

A prominent children's care organization in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Support Worker for their Children's Residential Home. This full-time role involves promoting positive development and providing a nurturing environment for children. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People, along with 12 months of relevant experience. The position includes flexible working hours, including night shifts. A full driving license is necessary. Competitive hourly pay and additional compensation for sleep-ins are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience or knowledge of child-centred therapeutic models.
• Ability to work flexibly covering long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support young people's positive development.
• Facilitate day-to-day management in a competent manner.
• Lead a team providing therapeutic care.
• Record observations and implement care plans.
• Be a positive role model to colleagues and children.

Skills

Great communication skills

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

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Package Description

Senior Support Worker, Children's Residential Home

High Wycombe

SALARY: £15.40 - £16.00 per hour Plus - £62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, an additional £3,000-£6,000pa)

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence is required

Are you already a Senior or experienced Children's Support Worker who is looking for a new rewarding challenge with a large and growing organisation where you will be valued?

Do you share our EPIC values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Caring?

It's a fantastic time to join Keys Group, so why not unlock your career potential and have an EPIC 2025

More about the role:

• You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
• Ensure the day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.
• Lead a team along with other professionals, to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
• Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records
• You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.

What do you need?

• A minimum of 12 months experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
• Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
• Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People.
• You need to be able to work flexibly covering long day shifts, weekends and sleeps.

Apply today and help us to care for children to lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

"Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch*