JOB TITLE: Senior Support Worker ACCOUNTABLE TO: Residential Manager LOCATION: Duston or Earls Barton HOURS: 08:00 to 23:00 followedwith sleep in SHIFTS: 1 day on, 2 days off SALARY: Up to £36,000 per annum Who are we? We provide residential placements for children/youngpeople aged 8-18yrs. We are approved, registered and inspected by Ofsted. We Specifically situated in highly desirable locations,our homes are located in close proximity to all transport links and a vastarray of local amenities. Our homes are registered at a low occupancy levelallowing them to operate to the best standards; ensuring quality child/young person-centredindividualised care in order to meet the developmental needs of all of ourresidents. It is universally accepted that children and young people are morelikely to grow and flourish emotionally, intellectually and physically in afamily environment, our homes are a perfect example of this. Job Summary Youwill beresponsible for providing day to day care for our Young People,whether this is supporting them in activities, education or statutory meetingsrelating to their time in residential care. You will work as part of adedicated, ensuring that care teams are maintaining their therapeutic approachand providing direct work with the children. You will assist in leading staff to operate within legal parameters as described in theCompanies Policies and Procedures, ensuring the homes are kept to a good standard, to include cooking and cleaningand of course safeguarding their welfare at all times. You will support the business, clinical & social development of the service.You will lead shifts and manage a team as well as a care team. Key Result Areas Physical/Emotional/SocialNeeds of Young People - To provide a positive working role model for othercolleagues and the children and young people resident within the home. Team Working - To workcollaboratively will colleagues to ensure that all Young People have care plansand to develop, implement and review packages of care. Administrative - To undertakeroutine administrative tasks and provide written reports, including Review,Progress and Incident reports. Environmental - To develop aresponsible attitude with residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings,equipment, supplies and services in/or to the establishment and to support themin all domestic aspects of both their own personal space and communal areas ofthe establishment. General - To undertake allduties and responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures ofthe organisation. Person Specification NVQ Level 3/4: Caring forChildren and Young Peopl Experience of working withyoung people with ASC, mental health and or emotional and behaviouraldifficulties Knowledge of childcarelegislation Full UK driving license Clean updated DBS At least 2 years experienceworking within childrens homes Sound knowledge aroundsafeguarding and best practices We wantyou to develop both as a Childcare Worker and in your career generally, so weprovide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you. We are looking for someonewho is caring, committed, friendly and mature in outlook. You will need to be able towork well under pressure and adapt to quickly changing circumstances. You should have excellentcommunication skills, both written and verbal, and the resilience to managechallenging behaviour. What youll get A supportive, friendly, andinclusive working environment Being part of a values-driven,family-run organisation that genuinely cares Ongoing training, developmentand career progression opportunities Performance-based bonuses andincentives Flexible, hands-on supportfrom directors who are involved and approachable Family run provider Work life balance 1-2 children, so smaller teams Homes opening in otherlocations also Bonuses We develop our staff Progressive pay scale withclear progression plans Company pension scheme Refer a friend scheme Dedicated learning anddevelopment programmes including fully funded Level 3/4/5 Free meals, snacks and drinkson shift for all residential staff Comprehensive inductionprogramme, highly praised by all of our new recruits Friendly, small passionateteams Free enhanced DBS Wellbeing support - EnhancedEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7 access to support and free counsellingsessions Opportunities for overtime Birthday bonus Annual appraisal bonus Completion of qualificationbonus Inspection bonus Additional annual leave scheme Probation completion bonus Changing LivesCare has derived from the directors vision to provide a service whereby thoseyoung people in care are afforded the same opportunities and support aseveryone else irrelevant of background and past experiences. By doing this weare able to nurture outstanding pillars of the community and help young peoplemeet and exceed their aspirations. The ethos ofour organisation is that we seek to empower and inspire our young peoplethrough support, guidance and care on their path of development. We provide asafe, warm, nurturing and accepting environment; where safety, security, careand development is of paramount importance. Join our family and make a lasting difference. If youre an experienced care professional ready to take on a rewardingleadership role, wed love to hear from you