£19,000-20,000 plus sleep in allowance
We are looking recruiting for a passionate and experienced Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to work within a 3-bed home in Handsworth Birmingham.
You could be joining a private, specialist residential home for Children with Emotional Behavioural difficulties, Challenging Behaviour supporting Children and Young people up to the age of 18.
We are seeking a senior support worker who is positive, encouraging and has natural leadership qualities.
Requirements:
- Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in health and social care.
- Previous experience working as a senior (Desired).
- 2 years minimum working with children and young people.
- Previous experience working within a residential setting.
- Flexible to travel and work shifts including sleep-in shifts.
- Full driving licence and your own vehicle.
- Ability to lead and motivate others.
- Enthusiastic in your approach to tough challenges.
- Assertive in difficult situations.
- Able to remain calm under pressure.
- A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills.
As a senior support worker you will:
- Lead shifts and supervise a team of support workers
- Organising and accompanying the young people on social activities and appointments
- Working closely with the management team to ensure the service maintains excellent standards Building relationships with young people
- Recording the young person’s activity reporting key aspects of their care
- Promoting the young person’s independence and developing their life skills
Please apply with your up to date CV.
