Senior Young Person Support Worker #12306732

Semester.co.uk; Glossop; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established provider of care for young people is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a new, high-quality unit in Glossop. This permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people while advancing your career. You will be responsible for providing guidance, safeguarding welfare, and collaborating with management and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes. Join a dedicated team, lead shifts, and foster a supportive environment that values contributions and promotes equal opportunities. This is an exciting chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children and young people in a residential setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external agencies and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide looked-after children within a safe environment.
• Lead and supervise junior staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Support Worker

This is a permanent and full-time position in a brand new, high-quality unit in the Glossop area.

Join an established provider of care for young people, with opportunities to support a new unit and progress in your career.

Job Purpose & Objectives

• Support, assist, provide guidance, and set boundaries for looked-after children and young people within a safe and stable residential environment, on an individual and group basis.
• Safeguard, promote the welfare, and advocate for children and young people to ensure care exceeds National Minimum Standards.
• Collaborate with senior management and external agencies such as Local Authorities, schools, health services, and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for residents.
• Lead, supervise, and support junior staff providing round-the-clock care, ensuring adherence to quality standards and the Statement of Purpose.
• Assist in maintaining policies, procedures, and record-keeping, ensuring effective deployment of resources to meet standards and expectations.
• Help maintain a competent, safe, motivated, and confident staff team.
• Promote equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices within the home.

Specific Duties & Key Responsibilities

Meeting the needs of young people:

• Follow care plans effectively, addressing care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Act as a Key Worker for specific individuals, responsible for reviewing and implementing childcare plans.
• Deliver high standards of childcare, exercising guidance and control, and maintaining the home's ethos and security.
• Record observations and contribute to ongoing assessments through meetings with staff, families, and professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Supporting colleagues:

• Assist in inducting and mentoring new staff, ensuring adherence to development plans and expectations.
• Lead shifts and teams, ensuring compliance with policies and optimal resource allocation.
• Participate in the rota system, covering various shifts including early mornings, late evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Foster a culture that values contributions, balances confidentiality and transparency, and encourages initiative.
• Support staff during physical interventions to ensure safety.
• Plan and facilitate social activities, including residential camps and outdoor pursuits.