Senior Support Worker (Children) - Expiring soon!
Posted 12/07/2024 by Stratton Mills Recruitment Ltd
Children Senior Support Worker (PE1)
Stratton Mills Recruitment specializes in Children's Social Care roles and is seeking a Senior Residential Children Support Worker to oversee and manage multi-bed care homes in the UK where the well-being and development of our young residents are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Requirements for the Senior Support Worker:
- At least 1-2 years of experience in a care environment for young people, with a focus on residential childcare or social care.
- Relevant health & social care qualification (level 3) for children and young people.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training with a commitment to personal development.
- Excellent communication skills with a genuine interest in working in a caring environment for young people.
- A UK full driver's license is required for the use of company cars on trips and running errands.
Responsibilities for the Senior Support Worker:
- Maintain and demonstrate high standards of cleanliness and homeliness in the placement.
- Support and encourage young people with household chores and assigned staff duties.
- Assist in preparing and serving meals, encouraging a healthy balanced diet.
- Adhere to health and safety policies, emergency procedures, and all related checks.
- Administer medication after adequate training.
- Support the independence of young people by assisting with living skills and personal hygiene.
- Participate in social activities, outings, and trips with young people.
- Engage as a named Keyworker for one or more young people.
- Monitor and observe young people displaying challenging behavior due to emotional, intellectual, or mental health needs.
- Attend mandatory training sessions and participate in agreed systems of supervision and appraisal.
Why Join Us:
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
- Meaningful and rewarding work.
- Career development opportunities.
- Type:
- Contract, Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- B2
- Job ID:
- 221993142
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