Senior Support Worker : EBD

Domus Recruitment ,
Derby, Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Support Worker to support the team of Support workers and report into the Registered Manager. This well-established care provider is looking for a hands-on Residential Senior Support Worker with strong supervisory skills looking for the opportunity to progress. The service is an Ofsted ‘Good’ registered independent children’s home offering residential care and support to children aged 8-17 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties set in a beautiful rural location. Senior Support Worker Key Responsibilities – Supervising a team of staff and helping to managing the service in the absence of the Deputy or Registered Manager Promoting independence in the home, developing domestic skills and expanding our children’s and young adult’s personal life skills Organising and participating in a variety of on-site and off-site activities Leading by example by working with and managing challenging behaviour Documenting all children’s activities, reporting and recording key aspects of their care Senior Support Worker Requirements - Have experience working at a senior level NVQ level 3 in either Health and social care/residential childcare/ or Children’s and Young Peoples workforce. Experience working with EBD Supervisory experience would be essential Be able to provide a hands-on approach to leadership in order to develop staff teams Have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends Hold a Full UK Driving Licence and be willing to drive as part of the job Salary – up to £22k with over £5k extra for minimum 2 sleep ins a week If you are interested in the above position call Jen on 01628 630104 or email an up to date CV to jen.henrydomusrecruitment.com “As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £200 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.” Key words: Children’s Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager, Senior Team Manager, Children’s Team Leader, EBD, Children, Ofsted, Derbyshire, Derby Senior Support Worker