Senior Support Worker

We have an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker at an Ofsted-Registered Children's Residential Home in Harrow, London.

You would be joining a team of professionals delivering high quality care to three young service users with complex behaviour.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be a part of a specialist Therapeutic Children's Service looking to make a difference in the lives of young people.

**This is a permanent, Full time Position.**

**Salary**:

- **£31,900 - £35,900 **with the required sleep in shifts (£50 a night, approximately 8 a month)

**Benefits**:

- Very Competitive Salary for this role
- Bonus Structure linked to Ofsted Reviews
- Employee of the month scheme
- Six paid for pay therapy sessions
- Discounts at most retail stores, cinemas and supermarkets
- Unlimited 24/7 telephone counselling service
- Discounted membership at most gyms
- Structured Progression system with training and development opportunities to match

**Schedule**:

- Full Time 40 hours per week
- Annual Holiday Entitlement
- Day Shifts, Night Shift and Sleep in shift availability
- Opportunity for overtime

**Requirements**:

- NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People’s Services or Equivalent is Essential.
- At least a year’s experience having worked at a Senior level in a Children’s Residential Environment previously.
- Experience having worked with Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health.
- Experience working with people that have a history of Drug Abuse and Alcohol Misuse (preferred).

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide with children with a safe, therapeutic environment to help the child progress.
- Manage the home effectively in the absence of the home or deputy manager.
- Efficiently manage the home’s finances.
- Manage health and safety procedures and risk assessments in the home.
- Commit to the safeguarding and welfare of the children.
- Help with the children’s personal development and act as both an adult role model and mentor.
- To ensure the children maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
- Be aware of the children’s rights, allowing them to share their voice.
- Tend to the children’s individual needs
- To quickly respond to any emergencies in the home, should they arise.
- Engage, communicate, talk and listen to the children and young people.
- To liaise with and be a point of contact with external organisations, (schools etc) where appropriate.
- Assist with the preparation and scheduling of meetings where required, taking part and contributing to them also.
- To work alongside psychologists to enable effective integration of care and therapy.
- To lead the team in the absence of a deputy manager
- Support the induction process of new colleagues
- Share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the home to the highest standard.
- Deliver the highest standard of home making.
- To take ownership of the home and pride in its upkeep.
- To adhere to the St Caspian’s therapeutic model of practice and care procedures
- To be able to take responsibility for own your own personal development.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £31,900.00-£35,900.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Harrow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to do sleep in shifts?

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
- Full Driving License (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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