Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Care Home

* Full-time, Permanent - 40 hours per week

* Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire

* £27,785 - £30,275 per annum (£13.36 - £14.56 per hour)

* Additional Pay of £44.56 per sleep in

* Bonus: Opportunity to earn £1400 attendance bonus (paid quarterly)

* Drivers essential with full UK driver's license

* We are unable to offer sponsorship

About Homes2inspire:

Homes2Inspire are one of the UK's top providers of Children's homes and currently care for over 150 children in 53 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities across Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. We are proud to be a part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

Opportunity:

We have an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to work as part of the management team, within a 2-bed children's residential home in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire. It is essential that you hold a QCF level 3 qualification in children's residential care or hold an equivalent qualification or be part way through.

The home currently supports two young people - ages 14 and 17: both enjoy a variety of activities such as baking, listening to audiobooks, going out for drives and walks, and going to the cinema.

Previous experience supporting individuals with ADHD / Autism would be an advantage, however, is not essential. The home is not close to any transport links; therefore, drivers are essential.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support the management team and have responsibility for leading a shift, directing roles and responsibilities to support workers, and ensuring the monitoring of children and young people's behaviour, safety, and well-being. You will also ensure accurate record keeping is maintained at all times.

Effective communication skills, along with the ability to build relationships with others, are vital! We are looking for an individual who can lead by example, uphold standards, and ensure that the safeguarding of children and young people underpins all decisions made.

If you thrive on variety, where every day is different but equally rewarding, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. With smaller homes and high staff-to-young-person ratios, you will have the chance to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

Not only will you be working for the largest, charitably owned residential children's home provider in the UK, we will offer extensive training, along with the opportunity to complete funded Residential Childcare qualifications as well as long-term career development within the company.

What you'll bring:

1. Minimum of 12 months experience of working within children's services.
2. Minimum QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (in line with Ofsted requirements).
3. Availability to work on a shift rota system including weekends and bank holidays and sleep-ins.
4. A full UK Driving Licence.

Personal Qualities Required:

1. Resilience, empathy, and integrity.
2. Excellent listening skills, having the patience to support children and your staff team.
3. Dedicated and passionate - with a genuine caring nature to support our young people to reach their full potential.
4. Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
5. Can handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour.

What can Homes2Inspire offer you?

1. Competitive salary of £27,785 - £30,275 per annum (£13.36 - £14.56 per hour).
2. Attendance bonuses, with the potential to earn an additional £1,400 per annum.
3. Overtime & Sleeps: Overtime opportunities available and sleep-in allowance of £44.56 per sleep.
4. Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
5. Collaborative and supportive team environment.
6. 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.
7. Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase an extra 5 days annual leave per year.
8. Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.
9. Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.
10. Refer a Friend scheme - Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.
11. Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts - You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in-store savings.
12. Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.
13. Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories!
14. Recognition for your hard work, including Long Service and Non-Absence Awards.
15. Meals included during shifts.

How to Apply:

If you are looking for a new job as a Senior Support Worker in Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire and are passionate about making a positive impact - apply now!

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.