Support Worker

Safehands Recruitment Limited ,
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15,300 per annum

Overview

Support Worker We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work within a specialist Therapeutic Children’s Home based in Wolverhampton. The home is located a five-minute walk from a thriving village centre and close to a vibrant community and important amenities. At the same time the premises provide a setting of peace, calm and privacy. This includes woodland, formal garden, lawn and large play areas within the private grounds of over 5 acres. My client is an intensive trauma informed therapeutic service for children and young people who have suffered developmental trauma, neglect and disrupted attachment, they provide short- and long-term residential services for young people aged from 11-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, in a therapeutic homely environment. As a Support Worker you will need to have: Essential · Valid UK Driving Licence · Experience of working with children and young people in a residential care setting · A genuine interest in working with young people and willing to make a commitment to the job · The ability to engage in a variety of activities (including physical activities) to develop and sustain appropriate relationships with young people. · Good communication skills (written and verbal). The position involves being able to write logs, reports, daily records etc. · Able to use the computer and Microsoft packages to produce correspondence, reports and undertake e-learning · Ability to cope with the pressures of a residential care setting · Able to handle own emotions and feelings, and support young people to trust adults · Able to meet the requirement of the Shift pattern. Preferable · Experience with young people either paid or voluntary · Care qualifications Details: · Salary: £16,200- Working 10 shifts per month (Plus £65 per sleep-in- Optional) · Location: Wolverhampton · Duration: Permanent Role of a Therapeutic Senior Support Worker · Working under the direction of the Deputy Manager / Senior To actively contribute to the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education and development of young people is promoted. To work in collaboration with the team to ensure that the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements. · To embrace the homes’ therapeutic ethos within the Home’s Statement of Purpose · Work proactively with the team within the daily routine and agreed structures of the house, to include for example day to day parenting responsibilities, undertaking daily household responsibilities such as domestic tasks (cleaning, washing, ironing etc.), cooking, shopping, taking young people to appointments/meetings, planning the day and participation in activities (including physical activities such as sport) with the young people. Support in the school environment, in lessons with the young people and with homework etc. · To work collectively with team members in using effective care practice, deescalating and diversionary strategies and recognised techniques to manage young people who exhibit challenging, threatening and confrontational behaviour. Consistently act in accordance with the company’s Behaviour Management policy and ensure appropriate recording takes place. · To work actively in partnership with parents, social workers and other professionals and agencies to fulfil effectively the responsibility of parenting young people and to ensure the maintenance and promotion of appropriate family links. · Undertake and ensure all electronic and paper recording systems are completed daily whilst on shift in line with the company’s recording protocols. Participate in handover, team meetings etc. If you are interested in the above role, please click apply or call and speak with Steve on

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