About Us: We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children and young people with learning disabilities. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Senior Support Worker Role

• To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour)
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Administer and document medication.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 8 to 17 years old and the families on supervised contact.
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
• Conduct Keywork sessions.
• Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

What We Offer:

Support Worker Benefits

• The Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Full induction and introductory programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals.
• A great employee Benefits programme
• Life assurance.
• 28 days annual leave

How to Apply: If you are passionate about helping children reach their full potential and are eager to join our team, please submit your resume now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

Shift: 10 hour shift/12 hour shift/8 hour shift/Day shift/Night shift

Work days: Every weekend/Monday to Friday/No weekends/Weekends only

Work Location: In person