Senior Support Worker Children

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a residential care team supporting vulnerable children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. This role offers impressive training opportunities, flexible working patterns, and a wide range of benefits including additional holiday entitlement. Ideal candidates come from backgrounds in social care, education, or healthcare. Salary details and application process available upon inquiry.

Benefits

28 days of paid training

Additional holiday entitlement

Staff discounts

Loyalty payments

Discounted fitness memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or healthcare is beneficial.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviour in a constructive manner.
• Experience with children facing social and emotional difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide Residential Support Workers.
• Plan and manage shifts to ensure safety and engagement.
• Support young people in developing independence and social skills.

Skills

Experience in social care

Ability to manage shifts

Effective communication skills

Positive role model

Job description

Impressive salary, fantastic benefits, great work / life balance, and fantastic career development opportunities. Senior Support Worker position available for an experienced Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker or Childcare Practitioner looking to make a difference working with vulnerable children. Read about the amazing benefits of the role and click apply now to learn more and start the journey to your next role!

Senior Support Worker Role Benefits

• Amazing Training, Qualifications and Career Development. 28 days of paid training and support to achieve Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications to enable you to progress to Deputy manager and Registered Manager level positions.
• Additional Holiday entitlement! Get an incredible package of between 23 and 32 days, increasing with length of service and opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible working options depending on your job role
• Staff discounts on hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers.
• Loyalty Payments made when staying in role for 6 months and 1 year
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centers.

Senior Support Worker Role

To take a lead role within a residential care team supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties within a residential care setting.

• Be responsible for the supervision of Residential Support Workers, guiding them in their practice and supporting their development.
• Planning, managing and leading shifts to ensure children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour).
• Being a positive role model at all times and maintaining a consistent and responsible approach.
• Developing a functional approach in young people who are likely to have been rejected or have serious issues in coming to terms with their behaviour.
• Supporting the young people to have equal opportunities to develop their independence & social skills in preparation for adult life.
• Liaising with parents, carers, other 3rd parties and the staff team.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

Senior Support Worker Applicant Criteria

Experience

Applicants welcome from all social care, healthcare and education backgrounds as there are roles at various levels and numerous grades within each job title. If you have worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Childcare Practitioner, Teaching Assistant, or other relevant role, please apply now. If you are in doubt please apply and we will gladly review your CV and contact you back for an initial discussion to assess your options.

Working Pattern

Shifts are made up of Earlys, Lates and some Long Days on a rota basis. Some shifts will include sleep ins. Options may be available for those that cant commit to a full working rota.

Please send across your CV now to be considered for this exciting opportunity and we will be in touch for a friendly initial chat.