Senior Youth Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Thorn, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Full time

Vacancy Details:

Homes2inspire, part of the Shaw Trust, is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our children's residential homes in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead, supervise, and guide a staff team while on shift, ensuring the well-being and safety of our young people.

You will work alongside a dedicated staff team who provide advice, support, care, and stability for our young people, promoting positive role-modelling behaviour. With smaller homes and high staff-to-young-person ratios, you will have the chance to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

We offer extensive training, along with the opportunity to complete funded Residential Childcare qualifications and long-term career development within the company. Our comprehensive training course will start you on your career path with Homes2inspire.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise a team of Support Workers and help build a brighter future for our young people by offering stability, guidance, and pathways to becoming well-rounded adults.
  • Demonstrate the value of education, care, and development.
  • Build and create mutual trust and respect with young people in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and instructions.
  • Define structures and boundaries of behaviour to young people, acting as a positive role model, so they understand behaviour expected.
  • Support and analyse behaviours to avoid incidents and maximise positive behaviours.
  • Create and produce activities to occupy and develop in order to gain skills and education on an informed basis.
  • Coach, support, and develop a team, ensuring their performance and potential is maximised to meet contractual and company requirements.
  • Provide basic advice and skills to support with managing finances and other everyday life skills.

About Homes2inspire:

Homes2inspire has become the largest charitably owned residential children's home provider in the UK, with over 50 homes and two supported accommodation developments. We provide homes and services that are nurturing, warm, and welcoming, with a caring staff team committed to providing safe, well-planned care to children and young people who have often faced real challenges in their early years.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £27,785 - £30,275 per annum.
  • Attendance bonuses, with the potential to earn an additional £1,400 per annum.
  • £44.56 sleep in.
  • Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an Internal wellbeing team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.
  • 28 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus the ability to purchase more.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation, including further training and promotional opportunities.
  • Family-friendly, flexible working patterns to ensure a good work-life balance.
  • Medicash – claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment, and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.
  • Refer a Friend scheme – Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.
  • Shopping, Cinema, and Holiday discounts – You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in-store savings.
  • Cycle to Work scheme, which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.
  • Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories.
  • Overtime & Sleeps: Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £44.56 per sleep.
  • Recognition for your hard work, including Long Service and Non-Absence Awards.
  • Meals included during shifts.

How to Apply:

If you are looking for a new job as a Senior Support Worker in the Houghton Regis area and are passionate about making a positive impact, apply now.

Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to vetting processes in line with safer recruitment, including an enhanced DBS check for child workforce, employment history check, and references.

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