Children's 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.

NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People’s Services or Equivalent is ESSENTIAL.

Experience having worked in a leadership position at a Children's Residential Home is ESSENTIAL.

Salary:

• £27,000-£31,000 initial salary based on experience
• £31,900 - £35,900 with the required sleep in shifts (£50 a night, approximately 8 a month)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Discounted membership at most gyms

Schedule:

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

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.
• 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
• Share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the home to the highest standard.
• To adhere to the client’s model of practice and care procedures
• To be able to take responsibility for own your own personal development.

If you are interested in this opportunity at all, please apply or send a CV to joe.festorazzi@meditemp.co.uk