Senior Support Worker - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - Care Perspectives Ltd

Care Perspectives Ltd
Care Perspectives Ltd
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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Senior Support Worker - Children's Mental Health Service

Locations:
Wolverhampton


Make a difference to Children in our Care: Do you have your Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare, and looking for a new challenge in a Children's residential home, if so, we have the role for you.

Our home in Wolverhampton is a Children's residential home in the local community supporting upto three Children/young people with mental health and associated needs
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Salary: £24,000 to £26,000:

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Sleep ins paid at £60 with a potential of earning £28,320 - £32,320 if you completed an average of 6 sleeps ins a month:


  • £1000 refer a friend scheme (paid on completion of their probation)

Hours:
Average 40 hours per week (1 on, 2 off day rota)


Contract:
Permanent


About us:

Care Perspectives is a specialist provider of care and support to children & young people who have complex mental health disorders and emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Since we established, we have worked tirelessly to develop services to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children & young people, creating services that nurture independence.


Job Summary:


As a
Senior Support Worker, you will provide:

  • Leadership to the team always acting as a positive role model
  • Manage rotas on a daily basis,
  • Carry out and complete daily shift planning and handover
  • Provide effective supervision of your team in line with the Care Regulations
  • Provide on call cover as arranged by the Home Manager.
  • You will motivate, support and mentor the staff.
  • You will carry out an essential and varied role to provide the individual support required by the children and young people in our care, complete relevant paperwork, and where appropriate administer medication.
  • You will create positive relationships with the children & young people, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them


This is a great opportunity to _
continue_ your career in care, working as part of a dedicated team committed to help make a difference.

Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, where children and young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

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Essential Skills_

  • Excellent communication
  • Basic computer skills are essential
  • Flexible and hardworking
  • Confident team player
  • Kind and caring
  • Driving Licence
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Qualification & Experience_

  • Experience in Residential childcare
    (Essential):


  • Qualified

  • You
    must hold a Diploma
    Level 3 in diploma for residential childcare or equivalent
    (Essential)
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Why join us:_

Here are just some of the benefits of working for us:

  • Enhanced sleep-in rates £60 (where applicable)
  • Rewarding work helping our Children and young people reach their potential in their daily lives
  • Friendly, small passionate teams with supportive working environments
  • Career development opportunities to help you reach your own personal development
  • Competitive salary including opportunities for additional hours
  • We offer a structured 2week induction programme including face to face training, online modules, shadow shifts
  • Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
  • Free DBS check
  • Free parking
  • Free meals on shift (residential homes only)
  • Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial rewards
  • Pension scheme


In return, we offer a rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a fast-growing organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, staff development, retention, and inclusion.


Salary:
£24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Day shift

Education:


  • Diploma of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

  • UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Willows
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