Senior Support Worker

6 days ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Birtenshaw Full time

**Role overview**

The Birtenshaw Group is recruiting Senior Support Workers who are passionate about supporting disabled children or young adults. You will be leading a team based in one of our Children's Homes or Adult Supported Tenancies supporting up to 4 children or adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability and/or complex health needs.

We aim to transform the lives of children and young adults we support through our commitment to excellence.

The work is challenging but, as no two days are ever the same, it is rewarding and enjoyable.

**Contracts**

**Full Time** - Average 37 hours per week (with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts). Working hours will be averaged out over a 3 week rolling period and will include both weekday and weekend shifts arranged by managers. Sleep in shifts will also be required on a rota basis for which an additional flat rate payment is made.

**Part Time** - 18.5 hours per week (with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts) Working hours will be averaged out over a 3 week rolling period and arranged in advance. Please note: this will include some weekend shifts. Occasional sleep in shifts may be required

**Training**
- Staff will receive all the training they require to fulfil their role. Training takes place during weekdays and staff must be available to attend introductory mandatory training and refresher training as required. Training dates are issued in advance.
- NVQs - staff who do not have an equivalent or higher qualification are required to complete a relevant NVQ qualification within 2 years of commencing employment. This is paid for by Birtenshaw and full support to complete the qualification is given.

**Overall Purpose**
- To lead a team of Support Workers including planning, managing and debriefing shifts
- To ensure the welfare of children and young adults is protected and promoted
- To work within relevant legislation and organisational policies, whilst creating safe, positive, nurturing placements for children and young people and safe enabling environments for young adults
- To provide a responsive service using appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and company requirements
- To fulfil all the duties required of a care support worker in the service in which you are a shift leader

**Salary: £22,369 - £22,777 (£11.59 - £11.81)**

**Why work for Birtenshaw?**
- The Birtenshaw staff team is highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working with colleagues who are resilient, energetic, caring and who enjoy their roles.
- There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of all we do.
- In addition you can expect
- Free Enhanced DBS check
- Competitive pay scale with opportunities for additional overtime
- Increment on completion of probationary period (6 months)
- Additional payments for additional responsibilities up to £2000 per annum
- Enhanced overtime rate
- Enhanced pay over Christmas and New Year
- 30 days holiday including public holidays
- Paid-for training and qualifications
- Staff Recognition Schemes - employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
- Staff Council - a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
- Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling
- Discount schemes for local and national shops and services

**Closing Date 22/02/23 at 9am**

All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults
- The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

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