Senior Support Worker, Children's Residential Home
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £15.40 - £16.00 per hour plus £62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep-ins per month, additional £3,000-£6,000 per annum).
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week.
Driving requirement: Full UK driving licence is required.
Responsibilities
* You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
* Ensure the day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.
* Lead a team along with other professionals to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
* Record events and observations, progress reports, prepare and implement care plans and records.
* You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.
Qualifications & Experience
* A minimum of 12 months experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
* Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and resilient.
* Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People.
* Ability to work flexibly covering long day shifts, weekends and sleeps.
Benefits
* Full induction and introductory programme
* Fully funded training and qualifications
* Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
* Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
* Free meals
* Great employee benefits programme
* Life assurance
* Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
#J-18808-Ljbffr