Senior Support Workers Ofsted regulated homes in Wolverhampton and Bilston WV10 WV14
We require Residential Senior Support Workers and Team Leaders for our Children's homes in Wolverhampton and Bilston
Our primary aim is to create a warm, nurturing environment that supports the safety, growth and development of the children in our care.
We want you to be passionate and committed in return there will be encouragement to progress and grow with opportunities throughout the Organisation.
We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children.
Senior Support Worker Salary
- The Senior in WV10 Base salary is £25,300 – £26,800 plus a Sleep in after every shift which equates to an extra 7,200. Rota is 1 on 2 off.
- Team Leader in WV14 £26,000 – £28,500 with sleep ins which are 4,320 extra. Rota is 2 on 4 off.
- ( Sleeps £50)
Senior Support Worker
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and social needs
- of our children are met consistently to a high standard.
- Engage in probation, induction, supervision, staff meetings, learning and development and appraisal.Model professional conduct in all aspects of the role.
- Work in partnership with social workers, education, police, health, probation, and all
- other professionals in line with children’s needs and interests.
- The Senior Support Worker will work on a shift pattern including days, evenings, waking nights (when/if required),
- weekends, bank holidays, sleeping-in duties and, subject to risk assessment, lone working
Senior Support Worker Skills and Qualifications
- Must be willing and able to achieve or hold the NVQ Level 4 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent
- Knowledge and skills Senior Support Worker must hold minimum level 3 Qualification
- Worked in a Childcare setting (2 years minimum for Senior Support worker)
- Full Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and 9 standards.
- Working within Child Protection procedures & Safeguarding children procedures
- Understand impact of trauma on child development
- Direct work skills. Including handling conflict effectively
- Managing stress in self and others
- Good written and verbal communication and IT literacy
- Committed to achieving best outcomes for children
- Adaptive and solution focussed
- Parenting in a diverse community
- Able and willing to provide cover at other homes within reasonable distance as the needs of the children and the service requires
- Able to work required shift pattern –including sleeping-in
Why Join Us
Professional Development:
We are committed to the growth and development of our team members. Opportunities for training and professional progression are available.
Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and a positive work culture.
We believe in supporting each other to provide the best care for our children.
Meaningful Impact: Make a difference in the lives of children and contribute to their positive growth and development.
What We Offer
A competitive salary package depending on experience (pro-rata for part time).
Employer contribution to your pension
Employee wellbeing programme
Professional support,
Comprehensive Learning and Development
Monthly supervision
Posts are subject to six-month probationary period
For more information please contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
