Senior Support Worker – Children’s Home
Chard, Somerset
£29,000 + £41.60 per sleep-in and generous attendance bonus
I am looking for a Senior Support Worker to work in a new service, opening shortly, that will provide a safe home to children and young people with mental health issues and emotional and behavioural disorders. The home is part of a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.
In this role you will:
Supervise Support Workers to ensure that disadvantaged young people are cared for in line with legislative, contractual and inspection framework requirements
Be a positive role model to young people – building and creating mutual trust and respect
Produce, maintain and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available
Create and produce activities to occupy and develop young people
Coach, support and develop Support Workers
Provide basic advice and skills to young people on managing their finances and other everyday life skills
For this rewarding role you must have:
At least 12 months residential care experience with children and young people
QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
The ability work on a rota basis (2 days on/4 days off) and undertake sleep-in duties
A full UK driving licence
For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.
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