Senior Residential Support Worker
Derby
£27,040 + £50 per sleep-in
I am looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in a fantastic residential home for children and young people in Derby.
In the role of Senior Support worker you will:
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Be responsible for providing day to day care for children and young people
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Work as part of a dedicated, ensuring that care teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children
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Lead shifts and manage a staff team
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Assist in leading staff to operate within legal parameters
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Ensure the home is kept to a good standard, including cooking and cleaning and of course safeguarding welfare at all times
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Support the business, clinical and social development of the service
To be successful in the role of Senior Support Worker you must have:
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NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
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Experience of working with young people who have challenging behaviours
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Experience of leading shifts
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Experience of supervising care staff
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The ability to work to a rota, including days, sleep-ins, weekends and statutory holidays
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A full UK Manual driving licence
Further incentives
For more information, please call Elite Care on (phone number removed)
