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Senior Support Worker - Children

Aspris
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8PP, England

Salary

£26,000 - £31,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a positive and caring individual to join our Residential team as a Senior Support Worker.
  • The role requires a minimum of 18 months experience in a residential setting and offers a salary of £30,000 per year.
  • You will have the opportunity to support young people with emotional and social difficulties while deputising for the Registered Manager.
  • Benefits include 25 days holiday, full induction training, a company pension scheme, and free meals during work hours.
  • If you have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and caring individual who is looking to take the next step in their career. Our role offers you the opportunity to work as a Senior member of our Residential team with the added role of deputising for the Registered Manager whilst they work between their respective homes.

With Aspris, you will feel a sense of fulfilment knowing you have contributed to support our young people who may display disruptive behaviours, emotional and social difficulties.

What’s in it for you...?

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.
  • Full induction program, specialist training and accredited qualifications
  • Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing company
  • Free meals during your workday - eat at the home!
  • Fully funded DBS
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee wellbeing assistance program

You will be part of a team who are like-minded and dedicated to caring for our young people with compassion and a commitment to creating positive relationships.

What are my responsibilities…?

  • You will actively safeguard and promote the welfare of our children and young people who live in the home.
  • To support across the home, working with the Registered Manager to provide the best possible care for our young people.
  • As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide high quality childcare practice, within Aspris Care’s philosophy, underpinned by a Person-Centred Values therapeutic approach.

What we ask from you…

  • Minimum 18 months or more experience working within a residential setting.
  • Achieved your Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare) or equivalent
  • Ability to interact with a range of people/young people.
  • Confidence and ability to lead a team of Support Workers.
  • To be able to provide consistency of care and support to the young people.
  • Experience working with children who may display challenging behaviour.
  • Shift work including weekends, evenings, and sleep-in duties on a rota system.
  • Full driving licence is essential.

If this all sounds like something you would enjoy, we encourage you to apply to join our team. We can’t wait to meet you!

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