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Job Title: Senior Support Worker

Location: MK6 milton Keynes

Salary: £27,040 - £28,000 per annum (DOE)

Liaises With: Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Care Workers, Educational and multi-disciplinary teams across the organisation, external providers, and partnership organisations.

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires prior experience in a Residential children's home setting along with a Full UK Manual Drivers License

Join Our Team as a Senior Support Worker!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on young lives? We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Senior Support Worker (or Deputy) to join our dedicated team in Northampton. If you have a passion for helping young people and are ready to lead with empathy and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Inspire: Provide day-to-day care and support for young people, guiding them through activities, education, and statutory meetings.

Team Leadership: Lead shifts and manage a care team, ensuring a therapeutic approach is maintained.

Safeguarding: Ensure the welfare and safety of young people, maintaining high standards of care.

Operational Excellence: Assist in operating within legal parameters as described in the company’s policies and procedures.

Holistic Development: Support the business, clinical, and social development of the service.

Must-Haves:

NVQ Level 3: Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent relevant residential experience.

Communication Skills: Proficient in written and spoken English for record-keeping and report writing.

Experience: Working with young people aged 12 to 17 with challenging behaviours, shift leading, and supervising care staff.

Knowledge: Understanding of the problems faced by children and young people, and the effects of abuse and depression.

Driver’s License: Valid and up-to-date.

Why Join Us?

Impact Lives: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Supportive Environment: Work within a caring and supportive team dedicated to high standards of care.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and believe you have the skills and experience needed for this role, we would love to hear from you! Apply with your CV or contact Mary for more information:

Mary

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location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire