Senior Support Worker

Residential Senior Support Workers required for Children's Home in Chorley Preston Lancs PR7

We are looking for Senior Support Workers for a new 3 Bed home supporting 8-18s with EBD SEMH and challenging behaviour. Close to Blackburn and Bolton

This will be the chance to be involved and grow with an organisation who want to make a difference. Where the emphasis will be high quality of care.

There will be tremendous opportunities to grow.

You will be confident and work with the Registered Manager & Deputy Manager

If you have experience supporting vulnerable children ,you are qualified and looking for career progression this exciting new opportunity could be for you.

Are you a good communicator, passionate about supporting children 8 to 18 years olds with EBD ,challenging behaviours and complex care?

Do you have experience leading and supervising staff? Do you have Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People?

Your next exciting challenge awaits

Senior Support Worker salary

Senior Support Workers £16 per hour + £65 per sleep (must be qualified and a driver)

You will be expected to sleep in after some of your shifts

£33000 - £40000

Senior Support Worker Duties include

• Supporting and managing the staff team to meet the needs of the young person

• Planning each shift and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately

• Working with external professionals to deliver positive outcomes

• Providing supervision and support to staff in line with Quality Standards

• Supporting the young person to engage in education

• Ensuring their health needs are met

• Providing advice, support and guidance

• Managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention

• Administering and recording medication

• Maintaining daily records and administrative work

• Contributing to the care planning process

• Liaising with external stakeholders and our multidisciplinary team

• Attending mandatory training

• Engaging in team meetings

• Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc.)

Senior Support Worker Requirements

Please note applicants MUST meet the following requirements;

• Able to work Full time
• A full UK driving license ( preferred )
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• An understanding that this role will require that you undertake Enhanced DBS checks
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available.
• Experience working and supporting 6-18 year old with EBD, challenging behaviour and complex care.
• You will have some experience supporting children or young people with EBD.
• Seniors MUST have NVQ level 3 Children Residential plus 2 years Support Work experience(Children's)

Amazing opportunities to work for an organisations who will invest and offer progression

For more information contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions