Senior Support Workers

West Sussex.info; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Support for professional development

Job summary

My Choice Children's Homes is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide professional parenting for looked after children in West Sussex. The role involves a 42-hour work week on a rotating schedule, including sleep-in duties. Experience in caring for children or adolescents is essential, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is advantageous. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with looked after children or adolescents.
• Ability to support young people with past and present difficulties.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a professional parent for looked after children.
• Providing a safe and secure environment for young people.
• Working on a rolling rota with sleep-in duties.

Skills

Experience in a caring environment

Professional parenting skills

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Support Worker

My Choice Children's Homes provide residential care for Looked After Children across nine homes in Sussex and Surrey. We are looking for experienced staff who have worked in a caring environment for children and/or adolescents to act as a professional parent for our Looked After Children. Having a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is an advantage, and if you do not have this qualification we will provide training and support to achieve it.

We are a child‑orientated, needs‑led organisation established to provide a positive life‑enhancing opportunity for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental homes or conventional children’s homes. We provide a safe and secure environment for the development of young people and support them to face past and present difficulties, aiming to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Hours of work – average 42 hours per week, based on a five‑week rolling rota of “two days on, three days off.” You are required to work any day of the week and to sleep in at the home (sleeping room provided) when on duty. The shift schedule is as follows:

• Day 1 shift: 10 am – 11 pm ; sleep‑in: 11 pm – 8 am
• Day 2 shift: 8 am – 11 pm ; sleep‑in: 11 pm – 8 am
• Day 3 shift: 8 am – 10 am ; sleep‑in: 11 pm – 8 am

Benefits – Employee benefits scheme, contributory pension scheme, and support for professional development.

To apply, submit a CV. Successful applications will require completion of an application form for vetting purposes.