Senior Support Worker
We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people.
Cambian employees are friendly, supportive, and all focused on achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved with our brand.
The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years and have a variety of behavioural and emotional needs.
We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible, and caring individuals to join our team across the South West region to help improve the lives of the young people in our care.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their daily lives, making a positive impact that is immeasurable.
In addition to a £500 Refer a Friend Scheme, we offer:
Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Free on-shift meals and parking
Training and Development Plans tailored to your needs, including NVQs and career progression opportunities
28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with service
Paid Sickness Leave
Additional rates for Overtime, On-Call, Sleep-ins, and Disturbance
Casual Dress Code
Company Pension
Health benefits through Simply Health
Off-site days out and activity days
Management Development Programme for career advancement from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond
Shift Pattern: 16-24 Hour shifts, including Sleep-ins, on a one-on-two or two-on-four basis.
A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker could include:
Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager when needed
Supporting team members with mandatory training and development
Communicating with the team about individual care plans and their implementation
Maintaining accurate records and logs for monitoring and evaluation
Participating in team and staff meetings for effective communication and development
Providing support and care to young people
Encouraging young people in their educational pursuits and social activities
Traveling with young people to and from school or college
Preparing meals and maintaining the home environment
Organising and facilitating social activities
This list is not exhaustive; a full job description is available.
We support young people of mixed ages and genders, with many successes. Our young people are well-adjusted, achieving good academic results, and participating in various activities.
You will join a strong, supportive team in a challenging yet rewarding role where your daily efforts can be life-changing. Whether helping individuals reach their potential or enhancing our reputation as a provider of top-quality behavioural health services in the UK.
We are proud to hold 27 Ofsted 'Outstanding Provider' Awards. Join us as a Senior Support Worker and help us achieve many more.
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence
Desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
12 months senior experience in a Residential setting is highly desirable, but applications from those starting their journey are welcome
DBS and reference checks will be conducted in line with government regulations and best practices for safer recruitment
Equal Opportunities:
All young people are entitled to fair and balanced care. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities and challenging discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.
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