Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their team. This role involves supporting children and young people in a residential care setting, helping them thrive in their personal relationships and society. With a focus on empowerment and innovative methods, the position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including comprehensive training and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

4-week Paid Induction Programme

Fully Funded Leadership Training

Free Online Courses

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Free Parking

Employee Benefit System

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in residential childcare required.
• Must have QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in personal relationships and wider society.
• Encourage children towards a brighter future.

Skills

Residential Childcare Experience

Team Leadership

Driving License

Ability to Work Unsociable Hours

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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FULL UK MANUAL DRIVER LICENCE ESSENTIAL

LEVEL 3 -QCF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE-CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE ESSENTIAL

SHIFT PATTERNS INCLUDE LONG DAYS AND SLEEP IN'S 2 on 4 off.

Do you have a QCF Level 3 and a minimum of 12 months experience in a Children's Residential Care setting? Are you ready for your next career challenge?

For 30 years, Branas Isaf has been delivering an outstanding integrated model of education, therapy and therapeutic care to young people who present a range of emotional, behavioural & complex interpersonal behavioural needs.

Branas Isaf Children’s Service is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK.

Your role as a Senior Support Worker , known internally as a Residential Team Leader for Branas Isaf is to encourage our children and young people towards a brighter future. Supporting young people to thrive both within personal relationships and the wider society that they live.

• 1-year experience in residential childcare plus Level 3 Children & Young People Award or equivalent
• Experience of working within and leading a team
• Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
• Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)
• Willing and able to be part of Management on call system

Company Values

• Friendly, passionate and caring nature
• Positive, pleasant and approachable
• Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
• Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
• Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary including enhanced qualified rates
• 4-week paid induction programme
• Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Leadership and Management training programme
• Face to face therapeutic/specialist training
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Free parking
• Employee Benefit system
• *Refer a friend ‘Scheme’ reward system – earn £1000 per referral

* Terms & Conditions apply.

All applications & CVs received are reviewed on a daily basis.

Interested apply now!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG check and Regulated Activity, which will include a check against the barred children’s list.