Senior Support Worker
Pay: £14.30-£15.36 per hour
Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued and supported? A role where you feel like you can really make a difference? Why not join the team and begin your career as a Senior Support Worker/Team Leader here at Madiba.
What will I be doing as a Senior Support Worker/Team Leader?
Madiba is a community of loving people, dedicated to supporting and caring for young individuals aged between 7-18 years old. Our dedicated team are here to help young people through their challenges and provide them with the tools and guidance they need every single day.
* Developing positive relationships with the young people in our care, their families and external agencies
* Leading shifts within the home and supervising staff
* Contributing to the young person’s care plans and any risk assessments, supporting with implementation and reviews
* Supporting young people with daily activities, educational needs and emotional wellbeing
* Ensuring that good quality records are maintained as required
What we are looking for?
* Completed NVQ/ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential !
* Experience in working within a children’s residential setting
* People who have the ability to interact with young people and manage challenging behaviours calmly
* A full UK driving licence
* You must also be over 21 years of age to meet industry regulations
* Flexibility to work shifts including weekends, evenings and sleep-in duties on a rota basis - our shifts are 7:30am – 11:00pm and sleep-ins 11:30pm – 7:30am 2 days on and 4 days off rolling rota (paid at £50 per sleep)
What can we offer at Madiba?
* Healthcare cash scheme – receive cash back for medical appointments including dentistry, optical and wellbeing !
* £50 per sleep in and overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates
* 210 hours annual leave per year and company pension scheme
* Long service awards up to £500
* Ofsted bonus payment up to £200
* Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and the opportunity to grow and progress your career
* Refer a friend scheme - £500
* Monthly recognition awards
* Free parking and casual dress code
* Food available whilst on shift & access to our discretionary food bank
* Company events
*** We cannot currently support applications that require sponsorship visa’s ***
All successful candidate offers will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS
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