Senior Support Worker

Pay

£31,687 or £16.25 per hour

Job Description

Senior Children's Support Worker

Salary

£31,687 or £16.25 per hour (+potential overtime)

Full time

5 days per week including weekends - 37.5 hours per week

The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in Raynes Park, SW London. Built on a culture of respect and fun, we are a family run business now looking to welcome some fresh faces to our tight knit team.

Benefits

• Flexible hours with paid overtime
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs
• Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year
• Generous loyalty bonus scheme
• Travel loan to help you manage commute costs
• Fully funded specialist in house training

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Relevant experience working in a supportive role
• Willing to undertake personal care
• Confident working with challenging behaviour
• A genuine interest in childcare
• 1 year experience as a Senior/Team Leader - duties including shift leading, medication, staff supervision

Desirable

• Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
• Experience in specialist care for children with autism, learning disabilities, or complex backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Supporting with team leadership
• Carrying out risk assessments and updating care plans
• Administering medication
• Providing quality and consistent care to help meet social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities
• Promoting child safety and welfare and working with relevant stakeholders to do the same