Overview
Senior Community Support Worker (Positive Behaviour Support) at INSTANTiMMO. The service is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester, working in partnership with the City of Manchester Local Authority, with successful candidates working across North, Central and South Manchester. The role involves first line management of a team of Community Support Workers, developing capability, mentoring staff, and supporting their ongoing development. The service aims to deliver intensive, therapeutic overnight stays and outreach support to improve outcomes for children and young people, including those on the Autistic Spectrum and with other learning disabilities.
Salary: £29,108 (£14.93 per hour). Weekend rate paid at 25% premium. Sleep-in shift: £100.80 per sleep-in shift. The service will be dual registered OFSTED and CQC.
Responsibilities
* Provide first line management to a team of Community Support Workers (Positive Behaviour Support)
* Develop staff capability through modeling values and behaviours, mentoring, and supporting ongoing development
* Work alongside families and multi-agencies to deliver high standards of care and support
* Facilitate formal Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training and coaching with qualified behavioural specialists
* Ensure the service meets Ofsted children’s home regulations and current legislation
* Contribute to the development of respite care services for families in the Manchester City Council Local Authority area
* Promote improved outcomes for children and young people, including stabilising behaviours, improving quality of life, enabling participation in activities, and developing daily living and self-care skills
What can you bring to the service?
* QCF Level 3 or 4 in Children, Families & Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent QCF and experience within OFSTED-registered services
* Experience coaching staff and nurturing team development
* Extensive experience working with children with learning disabilities and autism
* Ability to manage difficult and challenging situations while maintaining high standards of care
* Ability to make a direct positive impact on the lives of children and their families
Benefits
* Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 after 10 years
* Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit (4% employee contributions and up to 6 x basic salary)
* Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
* Reward and discount platform for high street shops, travel, insurances, etc.
* Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
* Refer a friend scheme
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships
* Long service awards and extra holiday
* Wellbeing initiatives including Mental Health First Aiders and weekly yoga sessions
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at home
Additional information
This service is regulated by Ofsted; all employees must be over 22 years at the time of joining. Safeguarding checks, including Enhanced DBS checks, will be undertaken for successful candidates. The role involves regulated activity. We may remove the advert before closing date; early applications encouraged. We currently do not provide sponsorship, but welcome applications from those with the right to work in the UK. Applicants must evidence right to work in the UK for more than 20 hours per week and have eligible residency status for apprenticeship funding rules. We are committed to equal opportunity and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. Reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants are available on request.
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