Overview
Senior Support Workers Childrens Home Tottenham London N17
We require Senior Support Workers for our Ofsted Registered Childrens home in Tottenham N17.
Our sole objective is to provide a safe, nurturing, and homely environment for young people to develop and understand their full potential. We know that success is built on belief. Our mission is to help young people learn the skills to live happily and independently.
Responsibilities
Purpose 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
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.
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
Contact
For more information please contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions
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