Senior Support Worker (Childrens Residential)
Siamo Group
- Heanor, Derbyshire
- £31,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing day-to day care to the young people within the home
- Provide domestic and educational support and be there to support in activities
- Contribute to the development of the young people to reach their goals and succeed
- Be aware of safeguarding issues and look out and report signs as required
- Attend meetings about the young people and provide information as required
- Ensure the young people are attending education and ensure they attend other planned meetings and appointment
- Develop care plans and maintain records accurately
- Administrative duties: report writing, reviews, progress and Incident reports
- Support the manager with inducting and mentoring staff
- Build great working relationships and contribute to your team's progression
- Observe and communicate effectively at all times
- Experience of working with young people between the approximate ages of 12yrs to 17yrs
- Experience of working with challenging behaviours.
- Experience of working with ASC, mental health and or EBD is Desirable.
- Must hold minimum of NVQ Level 3 in caring for Children & Young People or equivalent
- Knowledge of safeguarding and problems young people can face.
- Experience of shift leading or working in a supervisory capacity
- Experience of completing LAC reports and attending external meetings
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent admin skills & verbal and written communication skills
- Food Hygiene, health & safety and safeguarding training are desirable - however these will be provided.
- Driving Licence.