Senior Support Worker

Prophet Care Recruitment ,
Burnley, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000 per annum

Overview

Senior Residential Care Worker/ Senior Support Worker - Burnley Salary £23520 per annum We are looking for Senior Residential Workers for 3 to 4 Bed EBD Home in Preston working with young people and children 8-18 years The organisation is professional and set high standards. Hourly rate is £9.25 per hour Contracted to work 160 hours per month with 7-8 sleep-in’s per month sleep-in rate £60.00 contracted hours plus sleep-ins £23520 per annum Normal working hours of 10.00 am. to 10.00 am, Monday to Sunday in accordance with the monthly rota. Breaks are paid and the duration in line with current Working Time Regulations. You may be required to work additional hours when authorised and as necessitated by the needs of the business. For authorised additional hours worked up to eleven shifts per month you will be paid at your basic rate, any authorised additional hours worked over eleven shifts per month you will receive a £2.00 per hour payment in addition to your basic rate. Senior Residential Care Worker/ Senior Support Worker will be responsible to the Home Manager as a member of the staff team for the direct day-to-day care of the children and young people and other supportive tasks and duties. Senior Residential Care Worker/ Senior Support Worker Professional Child Care Practice To provide primary basic care and a nurturing, therapeutic environment to help the child progress. Effectively lead shifts, direct and support the staff team. To supervise staff and manage individual and team performance to ensure a standard of excellent service delivery. To support the children and young people to integrate into social activities and where appropriate educational settings mainstream school. Senior Residential Care Worker/ Senior Support Worker Requirements QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care with children and young people’s workforce. We will not accept equivalent. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Good leadership and supervision skills. Are you responsible and enthusiastic about Care? Do you want to make a difference? This is a great opportunity to progress. For more information get in touch with us immediately