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Jobpaths4U Limited
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Braintree, Essex
Senior Support Worker
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Job Description
Do you want to make a difference to a child's future? We have an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and motivated Senior Support Worker to lead a team of dedicated and enthusiastic support workers in a Residential Children's Home rated GOOD by Ofsted. This role requires a high level of patience and understanding working with Children and Young people with emotional and challenging behaviours aged 11- 18. My client is looking for a dedicated organised Senior Support Worker who can lead a shift and take the initiative to work well independently as well as working well with other members of staff and young people. Senior Support Worker Duties and Responsibilities: * Offer professional practice support meetings to staff to complement staff supervision * Encourage, support and guide members of the staff team * Attend Case Reviews, Planning Meetings and any other meetings as required * Undertake specific administration tasks within the unit as directed by the Home Manager * Actively participate in supervision, appraisal, training, meetings & consultancies * Maintain records as required * To be alert to signs of distress or abuse and to ensure that the young people are monitored and protected and have their needs met ensuring that all safeguarding needs are met * Contribute to care planning and the implementation of these plans * Be the Key Worker for individuals Requirements * Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent * Experience in working in a residential childcare setting * Experience of supervising staff * 23 years of age or older Benefits Salary: 11.00 per hour Closing date: Tuesday 5th November 2019 Contact: Amandeep at Job Paths 4 U Job Paths 4 U is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. We will collect and store personal information that you submit to us via this advertisement. For further information on how we use and protect the information that you provide, please visit our website.