Senior Support Worker

Meridian Business Support Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Ilkeston. This role is pivotal in providing a supportive and caring environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated learning difficulties. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and possess essential life skills and experience. The position requires a commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing, with shift patterns that include early and late shifts, as well as sleep-in duties. A valid driving license is also essential. Join a passionate team making a real difference in the lives of young individuals.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing of young people.
• Participate in all activities with the young people.

Skills

Residential Childcare

Life Skills

Learning Difficulties Experience

Driving License

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Upto £28,432 per annum

Location: Ilkeston

Meridian Health is pleased to represent a leading residential children's home provider in Derby.

A leading group of independent residential children’s homes and schools for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning difficulties; all staff contribute to the provision of a supportive, caring, learning environment.

Our homes are located in Heanor and Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Candidates qualified with a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare are essential for our Senior Support Worker role. Having a range of life skills and experience is vital, and LD or SEBD residential experience is highly advantageous.

Holding a current valid driving licence and the right to work in the UK is essential for the role.

All successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of our young people and to participate in all activities with the young people.

Shift Patterns

1. Combination of early shifts, late shifts, and full days with regular sleep-in duties. The role includes alternate weekends and bank holidays.
2. Late shift: 14:30 - 22:00 or sleep-in
3. Early shift: 07:30 - 15:00
4. Full shift: 07:30 – 22:00 or sleep-in

Based on full-time hours of 39 per week.

The stated salary does not include sleep-in allowances, which are paid at a rate of £40 per sleep-in, potentially adding an additional approximately £2,080 per year.