Senior Support Worker – Residential Children’s Services

Job Description

If you have a genuine commitment to the care and safeguarding of young individuals, particularly those with complex support needs and behaviours, we want to hear from you. You will play a vital role in providing personalised, person-centred care, guiding and empowering young people to reach the goals outlined in their support plans.

Responsibilities

• Building good relationships with our young people and encouraging them to achieve their goals.
• Plan activities in line with working towards goals and outcomes for our young people.
• Working in a positive way with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best opportunities are available for our young people.
• The ability to communicate and document important relevant information and any updates to management.
• Creating Care Plans and supporting Assistant Project Workers.
• Attending meetings as appropriate and to participate in the effective, supportive, and efficient working of the team.
• Having an understanding of the principles of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Supporting staff supervisions and spot checks.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement up to 33 days
• Fantastic career development and progression opportunities.
• Fully funded qualifications in health and social care to support personal development.
• Paid travel at a mileage rate of 35p per mile.
• Fully paid induction training programme.
• Health & well-being support with free counselling.
• Employee refer a friend bonus of £250.
• Supervision support and training updates throughout the year on our E-Learning Platform.
• Blue light card for store and online discounts.

Role Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working with children with challenging behaviour and/or additional support needs in a residential setting.
• An SVQ 3 in social care or equivalent is essential.
• A valid UK driving licence
• An understanding of GIRFEC and curriculum for excellence is desirable.
• Experience of working with children and families.
• An understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Child Protection legislation.
• The ability to work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with young people, in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievement while being a positive role model.
• Experience and understanding in dealing with challenging situations.

Shift Pattern: Day and Night Shift, between the hours of 8:00am- 8:00pm.