Senior Support worker
Active Care Group
Whiston
Salary
£29,526 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Whiston, England
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Senior Support worker - Location: Stafford
Salary - £29,525.97 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)
Hours - 37.5
full time We're looking for a
Senior Support Worker
to collaborate with our Registered Manager and team in our new children's residential home,
Applewood Lodge . Our children's home will be focused on building a nurturing family environment. You will play a key role in supporting children with mental health challenges and trauma, possessing a comprehensive understanding of exploitation risks. A strong commitment to child safeguarding and maintaining high-quality standards, working in partnership with Ofsted, is essential. What you'll be working: This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week) involving shift work (on a 2-week rota), alternate weekends, and on-call duties, requiring flexibility to ensure the home operates smoothly and safely. Working arrangements will be discussed further during the interview process." Salary - £29,525.97 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata) depending on experience Hours - 37.5
full time Location: Stafford What you'll be doing: Direct Child Support:
Provide compassionate support to children and young people in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, stability, and well-being within their routines. Shift Leadership:
Effectively lead shifts by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are always maintained, fostering a cohesive and supportive team environment. Care Plan Implementation:
Support the implementation and adherence to care plans, risk assessments, person-centred plans, and behaviour support plans, reviewing and updating them as required with the Service Manager. Personal Care & Daily Living:
Assist with all aspects of personal care and daily living. Team Collaboration:
Work closely with children, young people, and the Support workers to meet service needs, embodying the full scope of a Senior Support Worker role. On-Call & Training:
Participate in the on-call rota and be responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training. Medication Administration:
Administer medication as required, following all protocols. What you'll have: Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred. Key Competencies:
Strong organisation, time management, care planning, and communication abilities. Work Ethic:
A flexible, professional, and positive approach to your work. Required Qualification:
Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred, or happy to work towards. Dependability:
Proven track record of excellent attendance and timekeeping. Collaborative Spirit:
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Problem-Solving:
Self-confidence to manage challenging situations with composure. Driving License:
Preferred. Fair Management:
The capacity to address employee issues fairly and consistently. Inclusive Recruitment:
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to offering reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities to ensure equal opportunities throughout the application and interview process. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the
Active Learning Hub
and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App
giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential
Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App
to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A
Nest Personal Pension
account Access to join a
Medicash Health Plan
for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials
like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding
Active Behaviours
via the
Active Awards
programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend
Scheme
and earn yourself up to
£1500
by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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full time We're looking for a
Senior Support Worker
to collaborate with our Registered Manager and team in our new children's residential home,
Applewood Lodge . Our children's home will be focused on building a nurturing family environment. You will play a key role in supporting children with mental health challenges and trauma, possessing a comprehensive understanding of exploitation risks. A strong commitment to child safeguarding and maintaining high-quality standards, working in partnership with Ofsted, is essential. What you'll be working: This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week) involving shift work (on a 2-week rota), alternate weekends, and on-call duties, requiring flexibility to ensure the home operates smoothly and safely. Working arrangements will be discussed further during the interview process." Salary - £29,525.97 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata) depending on experience Hours - 37.5
full time Location: Stafford What you'll be doing: Direct Child Support:
Provide compassionate support to children and young people in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, stability, and well-being within their routines. Shift Leadership:
Effectively lead shifts by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are always maintained, fostering a cohesive and supportive team environment. Care Plan Implementation:
Support the implementation and adherence to care plans, risk assessments, person-centred plans, and behaviour support plans, reviewing and updating them as required with the Service Manager. Personal Care & Daily Living:
Assist with all aspects of personal care and daily living. Team Collaboration:
Work closely with children, young people, and the Support workers to meet service needs, embodying the full scope of a Senior Support Worker role. On-Call & Training:
Participate in the on-call rota and be responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training. Medication Administration:
Administer medication as required, following all protocols. What you'll have: Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred. Key Competencies:
Strong organisation, time management, care planning, and communication abilities. Work Ethic:
A flexible, professional, and positive approach to your work. Required Qualification:
Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred, or happy to work towards. Dependability:
Proven track record of excellent attendance and timekeeping. Collaborative Spirit:
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Problem-Solving:
Self-confidence to manage challenging situations with composure. Driving License:
Preferred. Fair Management:
The capacity to address employee issues fairly and consistently. Inclusive Recruitment:
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to offering reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities to ensure equal opportunities throughout the application and interview process. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the
Active Learning Hub
and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App
giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential
Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App
to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A
Nest Personal Pension
account Access to join a
Medicash Health Plan
for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials
like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding
Active Behaviours
via the
Active Awards
programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend
Scheme
and earn yourself up to
£1500
by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
TPBN1_UKTJ