Senior Residential Support Worker
Job Description
Senior Residential Support Worker
andpound;13.50 to andpound;14.00 per hour
andpound;65 per sleep shift.
The young people in our care range between the ages of 8-18 years of age and have a range of behavioural and emotional needs.
We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team to work across our homes in Nottinghamandnbsp;to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be involved in all aspects of their everyday lives and the positive impact you will have is immeasurable.
Of-course - no day is the same here, however here is what a day in the life of one of our Senior Support Workers could look like:
- Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where required
- Ensuring that our incredible team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with all mandatory learning and assisting with their individual development
- Communicating with the on-site team and raising awareness with regards to individual care plans and their implementation
- Maintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files both to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluation to take place
- Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
- Providing support and care to the young people within our services
- Encouraging our young people in their preparation to re-enter education or to engage in their current schooling
- Traveling with our young people to and from School or College
- Preparing food at meal times and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry etc.) throughout the day to ensure a wonderful environment for the young people in our care
- Organising and facilitating social activities
Candidates MUST have at least 1 years of experience and be enrolled on Level 3 in Residential Childcare OR have 2+ years experinece working in a Childrenand#39;s Home.