Children's Complex Needs Mentor

Job description

Job Title: Children's Complex Needs MentorLocation: Ilminster, SomersetSalary: From £31,560 per annum plus £43.47 per sleep-in carried out

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent in a relevant field is essential.

Job Outline:

The Senior Children's Home Support Worker plays a key role in providing high-quality care and support to young people with mental health and behavioural conditions within a residential setting. Acting as a role model, the senior support worker helps to create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, promoting the emotional well-being, independence, and personal development of the young people in their care.

This role involves leading shifts, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the implementation of individual care plans and behavioural strategies. Responsibilities include safeguarding, risk assessment, incident management, and promoting positive relationships with young people, their families, and external professionals.

The senior support worker will work closely with the management team to ensure consistency in care practices, contribute to team development, and support the overall running of the home. A compassionate and resilient approach is essential, along with strong leadership and communication skills, to help young people build resilience, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes for their future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Support Workers during shifts, ensuring information is effectively communicated and cascaded in alignment with legislative, contractual, and inspection frameworks.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating the value of education, care, and personal development to inspire improved behaviours among young people.
• Establish clear structures and behavioural boundaries to support young people in understanding expectations.
• Build trust and mutual respect with young people, promoting effective communication and appropriate responses to instructions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and house paperwork to ensure compliance and information availability.
• Support and monitor young people's behaviour, implementing strategies to minimize incidents and encourage positive outcomes.
• Develop and facilitate engaging activities that promote education, life skills, and personal development for the young people in your care.
• Provide practical guidance to young people on essential life skills, such as managing finances and navigating everyday challenges.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Support Workers to maximize their performance and potential, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Essential:

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience working in residential care (children’s sector preferred).
• A QCF Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of service delivery monitoring and meeting short-term objectives.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, promoting a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good level of emotional resilience.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in monitoring and improving service delivery within a residential care setting.
• Full UK Drivers License

Shift Patterns

• Long day/sleep

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary with sleep-in bonuses and attendance rewards.
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and inclusive environment.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people by providing guidance, care, and stability.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in children’s residential care who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and is ready to step into a leadership position.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now!