Senior Support Worker

Residential Senior Support Workers required for Children's Home in Winsford Cheshire CW1 1LH

We are looking for Senior Support Workers for a new 3 Bed home supporting 8-18s with EBD SEMH and challenging behaviour. Close to Chester Northwich Middlewich and Manchester 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 timeA 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 checksYou 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