Team Leader - Senior Support Worker

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Northampton seeks dedicated staff for their residential service, specializing in care for children and young people with complex needs. Responsibilities include ensuring safe care practices, supporting home operations, and fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and appropriate care practices are maintained.
• Support the Manager in operational aspects.
• Provide a warm and supportive environment for residents.

Job description

Our client is market leader within the care industry and work with 43 local authorities and county councils, and provide direct services to HM Government Home Office. They have become the provider of choice to so many local authorities UK wide and continue to set uprecedented care standards within the industry.

The organisation specialises in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs. They endeavour to create a safe environment that is homely and nurturing, enabling positive relationships to be formed and for children and young people in their care to make progress in all areas of their development.

JOB PURPOSE

To join a team offering a comprehensive residential service for young people with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour aged between 10-18 years. Our aim being to ensure the physical, social, emotional care and development of the young people.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To join a team of residential care staff ensuring that safe and appropriate care practices are always maintained.
• To support the Manager in all aspects of the home’s operation, whilst maintaining positive childcare practice, in keeping with the aims and objectives of the home.
• To provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment to our residents whilst being involved in the planning and organisation of the home.
• To maintain a regular recording system in connection wit...