Senior Support Worker - Residential Children (Driver)

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

NVQ training (level 2-5)

Staff discounts

Referral scheme

Job summary

Potens is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for Apple Tree House in Weymouth, Dorset. A full driving licence is a must due to service needs. The role supports children aged 8 to 18 with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and related behaviours in a residential setting.

Shifts run 7am-2pm, 2pm-9pm and 9pm-9am, including weekends and bank holidays. We offer a benefits package, pension, learning opportunities (NVQ levels 2-5), and access to staff discounts and referrals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Support Worker or already a Senior Support Worker in social care, preferably with children or adults with learning disabilities, autism or similar needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop induction and training for staff.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, reviews and implement strategies to help young people achieve outcomes.
• Be part of the home on-call system with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Support daily tasks to increase confidence and everyday skills.
• Assist with fun, engagement and learning for children.

Skills

Driver licence

Job description

Potens is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for Apple Tree House in Weymouth, Dorset. A full driving licence is a must due to service needs. The role supports children aged 8 to 18 with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and related behaviours in a residential setting.

Shifts run 7am-2pm, 2pm-9pm and 9pm-9am, including weekends and bank holidays. We offer a benefits package, pension, learning opportunities (NVQ levels 2-5), and access to staff discounts and referrals.