Children's Senior Support Worker - Harrow, United Kingdom - Outreach Solutions

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Harrow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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We have an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker at an Ofsted-Registered Children's Residential Home in Harrow, London.


You would be joining a team of professionals delivering high quality care to three young service users with complex behaviour.


This is a rewarding opportunity to be a part of a specialist Therapeutic Children's Service looking to make a difference in the lives of young people.


This is a permanent, Full time Position.

Salary:

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£31,900 - £35,900 with the required sleep in shifts (£50 a night, approximately 8 a month)


Benefits:


  • Very Competitive Salary for this role
  • Bonus Structure linked to Ofsted Reviews
  • Employee of the month scheme
  • Six paid for pay therapy sessions
  • Discounts at most retail stores, cinemas and supermarkets
  • Unlimited 24/7 telephone counselling service
  • Discounted membership at most gyms
  • Structured Progression system with training and development opportunities to match

Schedule:


  • Full Time 40 hours per week
  • Annual Holiday Entitlement
  • Day Shifts, Night Shift and Sleep in shift availability
  • Opportunity for overtime

Requirements:


  • NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People's Services or Equivalent is Essential.
  • At least a year's experience having worked at a Senior level in a Children's Residential Environment previously.
  • Experience having worked with Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health.
  • Experience working with people that have a history of Drug Abuse and Alcohol Misuse (preferred).

Responsibilities:


  • Provide with children with a safe, therapeutic environment to help the child progress.
  • Manage the home effectively in the absence of the home or deputy manager.
  • Efficiently manage the home's finances.
  • Manage health and safety procedures and risk assessments in the home.
  • Commit to the safeguarding and welfare of the children.
  • Help with the children's personal development and act as both an adult role model and mentor.
  • To ensure the children maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
  • Be aware of the children's rights, allowing them to share their voice.
  • Tend to the children's individual needs
  • To quickly respond to any emergencies in the home, should they arise.
  • Engage, communicate, talk and listen to the children and young people.
  • To liaise with and be a point of contact with external organisations, (schools etc) where appropriate.
  • Assist with the preparation and scheduling of meetings where required, taking part and contributing to them also.
  • To work alongside psychologists to enable effective integration of care and therapy.
  • To lead the team in the absence of a deputy manager
  • Support the induction process of new colleagues
  • Share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the home to the highest standard.
  • Deliver the highest standard of home making.
  • To take ownership of the home and pride in its upkeep.
  • To adhere to the St Caspian's therapeutic model of practice and care procedures
  • To be able to take responsibility for own your own personal development.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:

£31,900.00-£35,900.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Harrow,

Greater London:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Application question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have working in a Senior position at a Children's Residential service in the UK?
  • Are you willing to do sleep in shifts?

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care (required)

Work Location:
One location

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