Senior Support Worker - Children and Young People

Psr-Solutions; Westbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins up to 4 per month (£80 each)

Attendance allowance

Welcome bonus after 6 months

Loyalty bonus after 12 months

7 weeks holiday

Job summary

Psr-Solutions supports a leading Residential Care and Education provider in Westbury seeking a Team Leader to oversee a home for young people with EMH needs. You’ll supervise staff, ensure high standards, and deputise for Registered/Deputy Managers while building relationships with young people.

Requirements include a Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification, a full UK driving licence held 12 months, and a flexible, compassionate attitude.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification is required.
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Compassionate and emotionally resilient with leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care and operation of the home to ensure high standards.
• Support and supervise staff; deputise for Registered/Deputy Managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Resilience

Can-do attitude

Honesty

Education

Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

Job description

Westbury

Our client, a leading provider of Residential Care and Education, is looking to appoint a team of superstars to their beautiful home inWestbury.

Their homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and their aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in their care. Their support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in their young people, so they celebrate the little things.

What your day will look like:

You’ll be a part of taking care of their young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at their high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. They’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with their young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we're looking for:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months
• This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

What our client offers:

• Salary: Base salary of £32,014 to £36,568
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on completion of 6 months employment & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
• Training: A full 4-week induction on their Care Academy
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at the home so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of their team leaders and managers have been promoted from within their group – plus you could join their ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance.
• Wellbeing:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical coverso you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host ofhigh-street discounts
• Meals providedwhile you’re at work
• Beautiful working environmentswith the very best facilities.
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time