Residential Support Workers and Seniors Children’s Home in Thaxted Essex CM6

Residential Support Workers and Seniors Children’s Home in Thaxted Essex CM6   We are looking for Support Worker and Senior Support Workers our 4 Bed home supporting 8-18s with LD and complex care. This will be the chance to be involved and grow with an organisation who want to make a difference. Where the emphasis will be high quality of care. There will be tremendous opportunities to grow. You will be confident and work with the  Registered Manager & Deputy Manager If you have experience supporting vulnerable children ,you are qualified and looking for career progression this exciting new opportunity could be for you. Are you a good communicator, passionate about supporting children 8 to 18 years olds with LD ,challenging behaviours and complex care? Do you have experience leading and supervising staff? Do you have Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People? Your next exciting challenge awaits   Senior Support Worker salary  Senior Support Workers £15per hour + £65 per sleep You will be expected to sleep in after some of your shifts Support Worker Salary    £14 per  hour experienced Sleeps £65 Apart from standard A/L we also give an extra day off on Birthdays.   Support Worker and Senior Shift patterns   Usually 2 on 4 off usually 1 sleep in per shift. Shift patterns are Days   0730 – 2200 Nights 2130 – 0800 Senior Support Worker Duties include • Supporting and managing the staff team to meet the needs of the young person
• Planning each shift and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately
• Working with external professionals to deliver positive outcomes
• Providing supervision and support to staff in line with Quality Standards
• Supporting the young person to engage in education
• Ensuring their health needs are met
• Providing advice, support and guidance
• Managing complex behaviours and crisis intervention
• Administering and recording medication
• Maintaining daily records and administrative work
• Contributing to the care planning process
• Liaising with external stakeholders and our multidisciplinary team
• Attending mandatory training
• Engaging in team meetings
• Maintaining the home (laundry, cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc.) Senior Support Worker Requirements Please note applicants MUST meet the following requirements;

• Able to work Full time
• A full UK driving license ( preferred )
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• An understanding that this role will require that you undertake Enhanced DBS checks
• You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available.
• Experience working and supporting 6-18 year old with EBD, challenging behaviour and complex care.
• You will have some experience supporting children or young people with EBD.
• Seniors MUST have NVQ level 3 Children Residential plus 2 years Support Work experience(Children’s)

 Support Worker requirements

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification is desirable; however training will be available.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable young people within a residential care environment, or similar youth worker experience.
• You will be compassionate, resilient, committed to being a positive role model and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Flexible and able to work a residential care rota which includes evening, weekends and holiday periods and sleep ins.
• Have supported  children with LD and complex needs
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Amazing opportunities to work for an organisations who will invest and offer progression For more information contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions [phone removed] or send your CV to [email removed] www.fieldviewcare.co.uk