Senior Support Worker/carer

7 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom The Care Advantage Full time

**Job Purpose**:
To provide high-quality care and support to young people with Learning Difficulties in a supported living setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development towards independent living. Experience of working with children in trauma.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Support Planning and Implementation**: Develop and implement individual support plans tailored to the needs of each person with Learning Difficulties

**Mentoring and Guidance**: Act as a mentor and role model, providing guidance and support to people with Learning Difficulties in developing life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, and personal care.

**Team Leadership**: Lead and motivate a team of support workers, ensuring effective communication and high standards of care.

**Safeguarding**: Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding policies, recognizing and responding to signs of abuse or neglect.

**Reporting and Administration**: Maintain accurate records and reports on young people’s progress and any incidents.

**Stakeholder Engagement**: Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals to support the young people’s needs.

**Crisis Management**: Respond effectively to emergencies or challenging behaviors, using de-escalation techniques and following protocol.

**Qualifications**:

- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- Additional qualifications in child and youth care, psychology, or social work are desirable.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a support worker role, preferably within a youth care or supported living environment.
- Proven experience in leading a team or supervisory roles.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle challenging situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation related to youth care.
- Competency in report writing and maintaining records.

**Personal Attributes**:

- A compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
- Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to promoting independence and positive outcomes for people Learning Difficulties.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Pay: £11.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Work Location: In person


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