Back to searchSenior Support Worker
Meridian Business Support Limited
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Heanor, Derbyshire DE7, England
£26,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Senior Support Worker position in Ilkeston, Derbyshire offers a salary of up to £27,033.24 per annum for a full-time role of 39 hours per week.
- The role involves working in independent residential children's homes and schools for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning difficulties.
- Candidates should have experience in childcare and be committed to promoting the rights and welfare of young people while providing quality care.
- Key responsibilities include developing positive relationships with young people, leading group activities, and encouraging educational and vocational attainment.
- Benefits include planned career development, comprehensive training, free meals, onsite parking, and a sleep-in allowance in addition to the salary.
Up to £27,033.24 per annum
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Full time - 39 hours per week
Meridian Business Support are working with an established social care client who are looking to recruit a Senior Support worker based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Independent residential childrens homes and schools for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning difficulties; all staff contribute to the provision of a supportive, caring, learning environment. Our homes are in Heanor and Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Purpose of Job
The post holder will actively promote the rights of young people as individuals and provide them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.
To assist in the management of provision of a safe and homely environment to help young people achieve their potential by strengthening areas of weakness and developing areas of strength.
The Senior Support Worker will be expected to achieve positive outcomes for all young people by leading by example, always providing professionalism, and ensuring high levels of commitment, good childcare practice and safeguarding to young people.
Duties and Responsibilities
Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People
Assist in the development of new techniques and approaches to the childcare provision
Encourage development of individual interests and attitudes
To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will promote their sense of security
Provide firm, consistent, and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions
Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle for Young People
Assist Young People in the development and sustaining of positive social networks with adults and other peer groups
To organize and shift lead in group activities and group holidays
To lead in the provision/preparation of meals in the home
To assist and support Young People through the process of leaving care
Encourage Young People to develop their full educational and vocational attainment
Observe and assess the behaviour of Young People
To engage in and supervise day to day care practices, creating an accepting environment conducive to the positive personal development of each Young Person
Benefits include
Planned career development, an ongoing comprehensive training package, free meals & onsite parking,a Thank-you reward system offering high-street vouchers, a sleep-in allowance in addition to the annual salary, and staff wellbeing support, including an onsite mental health first aider.
