Medsolve are proud tobe working with a client who are looking for a TeamLeader/ Support Worker based in Colne Lancashire.Excellent opportunity for an experienced qualifiedcandidate to join the team in one of our clients childrensresidential homes who specialise in supporting Children and YoungPeople who have suffered early life trauma neglect or abuse and maydisplay challengingbehaviours.
This is afulltime permanent role. Please note we do not offersponsorship
Myclient offers a salary 35600 (including sleepallowance).
Otherbenefitsinclude:
Competitivesalary
Overtime
Joiningbonus referralscheme
Traininganddevelopment
Personaland professionalgrowth
PensionScheme
Ongoingcareer progression
Main dutiesof the Team Leader/ SupportWorker:
Ensuring shiftsare planned with Residential SupportWorkers.
Toensure that all risks are safelymanaged.
Tocommunicate effectively with theteam.
Toprovide reports and documentation that reflects the progress of theyoungperson.
Toreview the young peoples careplans.
Toundertake an indepth quality and bespoke trainingpackage.
Toattend staff meetings and be proactive in improving the servicemodel
Toact as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positiveparentingmodel
Towork with young people using positive support strategies includingdeescalation tools and techniques using inhouse training(PRICE)
Toprovide positiveparenting
Tohave sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g. ChildrensHomes Regulations 2015 (including qualitystandards)
Tobe open minded empathetic in a calm and professionalmanner
KnowledgeSkills and Qualifications required of the Team Leader/SupportWorker:
Must have a fullmanual drivinglicence.
Level 3 Diplomafor Residential Childcare orequivalent.
Toparticipate in further continuing professional development supportthe needs of our youngpeople.
Tohave a clear passion and desire to support children and youngpeople.
Tobe active member of a progressive and committedteam.
This post is subject toan enhanced DBS check and does not offersponsorship.
Children's Support Worker