Support Worker

Caretech; Forton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Support Worker in Forton. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading shifts, supporting a team, and caring for young people in the home. Applicants should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have prior experience in a residential setting. This role offers competitive pay and is part of a supportive team committed to equal opportunities among all staff and young people.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays

Paid Sickness Leave

Company Pension

Management Development Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• 12 months senior experience in a residential setting is desirable.
• DBS and reference checks will be conducted in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager.
• Support and develop a team of Residential Care Workers.
• Prepare food and maintain the home environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Childcare

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Training and Development Plans

Training and Development Plans to meet your individual needs including NVQs and Career progression opportunities. 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service. Paid Sickness Leave. Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates. Casual Dress Code. Company Pension. Simply Health (Linked to Service). Days out and Activity days off site. We have our very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond.

Shift Pattern

16> 24 Hour (including Sleep‑in) on a one on two off or two on four off basis. Of‑course no day is the same here at the Cambian Group.

Day in the Life – Senior Support Worker

• Lead shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager where required.
• Ensure that the team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assist with their individual development.
• Communicate with the on‑site team and raise awareness of individual care plans and their implementation.
• Maintain accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files to enable regular monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development.
• Provide support and care to the young people within our services.
• Encourage young people in their preparation to re‑enter education or to engage in their current schooling.
• Travel with our young people to and from school or college.
• Prepare food at meal times and maintain the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment.
• Organise and facilitate social activities.

Additional Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive list and of course a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have incredible successes. The young people we support are very well adjusted to school and are achieving great marks and participating in a number of activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• 12 months senior experience working in a residential setting is highly desirable but we also encourage applications from those at the start of their journey.
• Requirement for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice.

Equal Opportunities

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

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Salary: >£36k
Role: Permanent

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