Senior Residential Support Worker - Meads House
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Occupation TypeHouseparents and residential wardens
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Job Opportunity: Senior Support Worker for Residential Children's Home
Location: Chard, Somerset
Salary: £30,160 per annum plus sleep-ins and attendance bonus
Overtime & Sleeps: Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £43.27 per sleep.
Bonus: Earn up to additional £1,400 per annum Attendance Bonus.
About Us
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Senior Support Workers to join our team in making a meaningful impact on the lives of the children in our care.
Homes2inspire Ltd are part of the Shaw Trust and are working in partnership with Somerset County Council, NHS and CAMHS in an innovate project called Homes & Horizons to provide safe homes for children and young people from the county.
The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in working alongside managers to oversee the daily operations of the home, ensuring that both day and night shifts run smoothly. You will provide direct support to the children, act as a mentor and supervisor to staff and take the lead in maintaining and safe, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Chard, Somerset
Salary: £30,160 per annum plus sleep-ins and attendance bonus
Overtime & Sleeps: Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £43.27 per sleep.
Bonus: Earn up to additional £1,400 per annum Attendance Bonus.
About Us
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Senior Support Workers to join our team in making a meaningful impact on the lives of the children in our care.
Homes2inspire Ltd are part of the Shaw Trust and are working in partnership with Somerset County Council, NHS and CAMHS in an innovate project called Homes & Horizons to provide safe homes for children and young people from the county.
The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in working alongside managers to oversee the daily operations of the home, ensuring that both day and night shifts run smoothly. You will provide direct support to the children, act as a mentor and supervisor to staff and take the lead in maintaining and safe, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervision and Leadership: Oversee the work of Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers, providing guidance, support and supervision.
- Shift Management: Lead shifts, ensuring all tasks and responsibilities are completed effectively and efficiently.
- Nurturing Support: Build positive relationships with children, providing emotional and practical support and create an environment where our children feel safe and loved.
- Training and Development: Assist in the training and ongoing development of staff, promoting best practices in child care and support.
Previous experience working with children and young people in a similar setting is essential for this role to best support our children and young people.
We are looking for individuals with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to engage with children and work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals. You will have the confidence to handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour and believe that every day is a new day. You will be able to lead a team to achieve positive outcomes, providing them with guidance and mentorship to develop in their roles.
You must be willing to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an Internal Wellbeing Team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.
- A competitive salary and benefits package including opportunity to earn up to £1,400 attendance bonus in addition to the base salary.
- Annual leave package which increases with length of service and opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.
If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact in their lives, we would love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact us on 01788 487057 or via email on Careers@homes2inspire.co.uk
Join us in making a difference and providing the care and support our children deserve. Together, we can help them achieve their full potential.
Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to vetting processes in line with safer recruitment including (but not limited to) an enhanced DBS check for child workforce, employment history check and references.