Senior Support Worker: Lead Team, Complex Care, Day/Night

Jupiter Recruitment; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Access to holiday pot at any time

24/7 support

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centered support for a young individual with complex care needs in a residential setting in Oldbury, West Midlands.

You will join a leading UK children's healthcare provider with opportunities to contribute to care planning, medication administration, and family collaboration, while supporting growth and independence for the young person.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in a similar role desirable.
• Willingness to work days and nights and adapt to a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-duty team to organise the daily routine and ensure the home runs smoothly and safely.
• Use positive support and calm de-escalation techniques to handle challenging behaviours.
• Put the young person’s daily care and support plans into action, focusing on complex needs.
• Write accurate daily logs, incident reports and safely manage and administer medication.
• Coordinate with social workers, therapists and the young person’s family.
• Plan engaging activities to promote skills, independence and thriving.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient and compassionate

Ability to build trustingrelationships

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centered support for a young individual with complex care needs in a residential setting in Oldbury, West Midlands.

You will join a leading UK children's healthcare provider with opportunities to contribute to care planning, medication administration, and family collaboration, while supporting growth and independence for the young person.