Support Worker

Peters Dean Care Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Support Worker to ensure the welfare of children with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include supervising support staff, coordinating meetings, and developing care plans. The ideal candidate will have experience in child welfare and behaviour management. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,500 to £30,000 a year along with various employee benefits including training, maternity pay, and annual leave.

Benefits

The Real Living Wage

Fully funded training

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Free meals

Employee Benefits programme

Life assurance

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care and welfare of children.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Write reports for care plans and placements.

Skills

Child welfare

Team supervision

Communication

Behaviour management

Medication administration

Job description

About Us

We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children and young people with learning disabilities. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Senior Support Worker Role

• To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour)
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Administer and document medication.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 8 to 17 years old and the families on supervised contact.
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
• Conduct Keywork sessions.
• Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

What We Offer

Support Worker Benefits

• The Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Full induction and introductory programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals.
• A great employee Benefits programme
• Life assurance.
• 28 days annual leave

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping children reach their full potential and are eager to join our team, please submit your resume now!

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

£27,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits

Casual dress

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Shift

10 hour shift / 12 hour shift / 8 hour shift / Day shift / Night shift

Work days

Every weekend / Monday to Friday / No weekends / Weekends only

Work Location

In person