EXCITING CARE OPPORTUNITY – EXCELLENT RATES OF PAY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PROGRESSION
SV Care are recruiting Senior Residential Support Workers for our new Ofsted registered children's residential provision within Colchester.
We're looking to recruit passionate, dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in our society who've experienced neglect, abuse and trauma. As a result of these early life experiences, the young people that we will care for may, at times, display challenging behaviours. You will need to be resilient and dedicated enough to manage such behaviours while continuing to provide unconditional care, advice and support.
If this sounds like the career opportunity that you've been waiting for, apply today For an informal chat and more information about this position, please submit your CV via Indeed or send us a message directly.
Previous experience is preferred, but not essential, as extensive induction and training will be provided for all team members. A full, clean UK driving license is also preferred but not essential.
Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken and paid for by SV Care Services, in line with government regulation and safer recruitment best practices.
This role comes with the opportunity for excellent career progression as we are expanding. We value our team members and look to promote from within to maintain high standards and our common ethos. SV Care is ambitious for our young people, our services and for our colleagues. We want our Support Workers today to be our Registered Managers of the future.
What we need from you:
Empathy, compassion & resilience
A Passion for working with children and young people
A true team player
Excellent communication and organisational skills
To be engaging & hardworking with a strong determination to succeed
The ability to show leadership
Resilience & honesty
A willingness to learn and adapt
Reliability
Duties include:
Supporting and managing the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people
To ensure each shift is planned and appropriate resources allocated
To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for the children and young people
To offer supervision and support to staff in line with Quality Standards and as directed by the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
Supporting young people to engage in education
Ensuring young people's health needs are met
Providing advice, support and guidance
Managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention
Administering and recording medication
Maintaining daily records and administrative work
Contributing to the care planning process
Liaising with external stakeholders and our own multi-disciplinary team
Attending mandatory training
Engaging in team meetings
Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking etc)
Benefits include:
Competitive rates of pay and sleep-in rate
Excellent opportunities for career progression to Deputy & Registered Manager level
Free, extensive training
Enrolment upon Level 4 qualification upon completing your probationary period
Free meals
Free parking
The ability to make a true difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in our society and allow them to have a childhood that they otherwise may not be able to.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
* Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person