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

Care Perspectives Ltd

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Senior Support Worker - Residential Children's Service

Location:
Erdington, B34
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Salary: Up to £31,120 dependent on number of sleeps
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Hours: Average 40 hours per week (1 on, 2 off rota)

Salary of 25, ,800 and sleep in rates of £60. ** £31,120 based on 6 sleep ins per month.
Refer a friend bonus scheme of up to £1000*(paid on completion of their probation
Extensive 2week induction programme for all new starters
Fully funded training and development programmes, leading to accredited qualifications which can support career development.
Contributions to your pension through the autoenrolment scheme

Do you want to make a positive difference to a child's life and do you have Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare then we have the perfect role for you.

We are a specialist provider of care and support to children and young people who have complex Learning Disabilities, or EBD.

Care Perspectives ensure positive memories and experiences for our children that last a lifetime and achieve the best outcomes that nurture independence.

In this Residential Home, so you will be part you're becoming part of a dedicated family unit that's providing effective safeguarding of up to 3 young people in our care.

What would be expected from me to be a Senior Support Worker?

Have an NVQ 3 or 4 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce, Children's Residential Care or equivalent.
Have at least one years' experience working in a Children's Residential setting, as a care worker, support worker or residential children's support worker
Be able to work average 40 hours per week, on 1 on 2 off rota.
Ideally have experience of working with or caring for children, as a support worker, residential care worker or personal experience, but more importantly having life skill from a range of backgrounds as we can train the rest.
Excellent communicator
Basic computer skills are essential.
Flexible and hardworking
Kind and caring
Driving Licence

What will I be doing as a Senior Support Worker?

Leadership to the team always acting as a positive role model.
Carry out and complete daily shift planning and handover.
Provide effective supervision of your team in line with the Care Regulations
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.

Care Perspectives are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children & young people.

Pay:
Up to £31,120.00 per year

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