Senior Support Worker - Children

Aspris; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus 8 days bank hols

Full induction program and accredited

Career development opportunities

Free meals during workday

Fully funded DBS

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing assistance program

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a positive, enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our Ribble Children’s Home in Preston. You will be part of a caring team, safeguarding and promoting welfare while delivering high quality childcare in line with our therapeutic approach.

The role offers induction, specialist training, career progression, free meals during shifts, DBS, pension, cycle to work, and wellbeing support, with shift work including weekends and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months or more experience in a residential setting.
• Achieved Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma (Residential Childcare) or equivalent.
• Able to interact with a range of people/young people.
• Confident to lead a team of Support Workers.
• Shift work including weekends, evenings, and sleep-in duties on a rota system.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of our children and young people living in the home.
• Support across the home with the Registered Manager to provide the best possible care.
• As a Senior Support Worker, deliver high quality childcare within Aspris Care’s philosophy and Person-Centred Values.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Childcare

Relationship building

Crisis management

Education

Level 3/4 Diploma Residential Childcare

Job description

At our Children's Home Ribble, we are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and caring individual who is looking to take the next step in their career. Our role offers you the opportunity to work as a Senior member of our Residential team and really make a difference to our young people.

With Aspris, you will feel a sense of fulfilment knowing you have contributed to support our young people who may display disruptive behaviours, emotional and social difficulties.

What’s in it for you...?

• 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.

• Full induction program, specialist training and accredited qualifications
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing company
• Free meals during your workday - eat at the home!
• Fully funded DBS
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee wellbeing assistance program

You will be part of a team who are like-minded and dedicated to caring for our young people with compassion and a commitment to creating positive relationships.

What are my responsibilities…?

• You will actively safeguard and promote the welfare of our children and young people who live in the home.
• To support across the home, working with the Registered Manager to provide the best possible care for our young people.
• As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide high quality childcare practice, within Aspris Care’s philosophy, underpinned by a Person-Centred Values therapeutic approach.

What we ask from you…

• Minimum 18 months or more experience working within a residential setting.
• Achieved your Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma (Residential Childcare) or equivalent
• Ability to interact with a range of people/young people.
• Confidence and ability to lead a team of Support Workers.
• To be able to provide consistency of care and support to the young people.
• Experience working with children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Shift work including weekends, evenings, and sleep-in duties on a rota system.
• Full driving licence is essential.