Senior Support Worker – Lead Youth Residential Care Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Regular overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management and career paths

Holiday pot access

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a Senior Support Worker in West Bromwich to provide high-quality, person-centered support for a young person with complex needs in a residential setting. The role demands patience, empathy and the ability to build strong relationships with the individual and their family.

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have experience in similar environments.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in complex care or residential settings is desirable.
• Ability to lead a small team on duty and coordinate daily routine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the small team on duty and organise daily routine.
• Use positive support and de-escalation techniques.
• Implement daily care and support plans for the young person.
• Record logs, incident reports and manage medication.
• Coordinate with social workers, therapists and family.
• Plan activities to promote independence and learning.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

De-escalation

Relationship building

Care planning

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a Senior Support Worker in West Bromwich to provide high-quality, person-centered support for a young person with complex needs in a residential setting. The role demands patience, empathy and the ability to build strong relationships with the individual and their family.

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have experience in similar environments.