Support Worker

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

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

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