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Meridian Business Support is working with an established social care client to recruit a Senior Support Worker based in Heanor, Derbyshire.
Salary: Up to £27,033.24 per annum.
Location: Heanor, Derbyshire.
Job Overview: The role involves working in independent residential children's homes and schools for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and learning difficulties, providing a supportive, caring, and learning environment.
Purpose of Job: Promote the rights of young people, provide quality care, and help them achieve their potential by fostering a safe and homely environment. Lead by example to ensure high standards of childcare, professionalism, and safeguarding.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assist in developing new childcare techniques and approaches.
* Encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of each young person.
* Establish trusting relationships to promote security.
* Set and enforce boundaries and sanctions appropriately.
* Promote healthy lifestyles and positive social networks.
* Lead group activities and holidays.
* Support young people through the leaving care process.
* Encourage educational and vocational attainment.
* Observe and assess behaviour, supervise daily care practices.
Benefits: Career development, ongoing training, free meals, onsite parking, high-street vouchers, sleep-in allowance, and staff wellbeing support, including mental health first aid.
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