Senior Support Worker - Milton Keynes - Children's Residential
| Posting date: | 09 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,520 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2024 |
| Location: | MK1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CP Management Solutions LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SSW Milton Keynes-445971 |
Summary
Job Title: Senior Support Worker
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Are you ready to lead a team, inspire change, and create a nurturing environment? Join our dedicated team in Milton Keynes and make a meaningful impact every day!
Why This Role is Exciting:
• Leadership with Impact: Lead and mentor a team of care workers, ensuring a therapeutic and supportive approach in all interactions.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Engage with young people through various activities, educational opportunities, and essential meetings, ensuring each day is unique and rewarding.
• Professional Growth: Advance your career while upholding legal standards and company policies, ensuring the highest levels of care and safety.
Your Role at a Glance:
• Holistic Care: Provide day-to-day support to young people, assisting them in activities, education, and attending statutory meetings.
• Team Leadership: Lead shifts, supervise care staff, and ensure a consistent therapeutic approach is maintained across all teams.
• Operational Excellence: Uphold high standards within the home, including overseeing daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and safeguarding residents' welfare.
• Collaborative Efforts: Work closely with educational and multi-disciplinary teams, external providers, and partner organizations to deliver comprehensive care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the therapeutic approach is applied consistently and effectively.
• Support the business, clinical, and social development of the service.
• Supervise and guide care staff, setting a positive example.
• Maintain the home to a high standard, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage shifts, ensuring smooth and safe operations at all times.
What You Bring:
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent relevant residential experience.
• Experience: Proven experience working with young people aged 12 to 17 with challenging behaviors, including experience in shift leading and supervising care staff.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people, including the effects of abuse and depression.
• Requirements: A valid driving license is essential.
If you are a compassionate leader with a passion for supporting young people and a drive to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Now:
Send your CV directly to Mary at Mary@coregroup.org.uk or call 07771361105.