Senior Children's Support Worker / Shift Leader

Placed: 25/11/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

We have a very exciting new vacancy for an experienced Children`s Support Worker to join a new Children`s home in the Bristol/South Glos area.

Your role will involve leading a team in supporting children aged 8 - 19 with ASD/autism and aspergers, and associated co-morbidities such as self harm, ADHD, and challenging behaviours, within a residential care environment.

Duties will include:
" Staff supervision and shift leading
" Practical, therapeutic and emotional support of children
" Implementing PRICE model of positive behaviour support
" Overseeing house in manager`s absence
" Reporting and recording in line with Ofsted compliance
" On- call duties
" Health and safety responsibilities
" LAC reviews / liaising with external professionals / MDT meetings

Shifts will be a mixture of earlies (7.30am - 3.30pm) and lates (2.30pm - 10.30pm), with some flexibility to complete sleep ins until a full Waking Night team is in place.

Salary for this role ranges from £19,240 - £19,760 per annum. Benefits include:
" Career progression - this is an exciting time to join as there are a number of progression opportunities imminent, due to the opening of several new homes
" Further qualification training support
" Life assurance
" Pension plan
" High street discounts
" Child care voucher
" Employee assistance programme
" Up to 6.6 weeks paid holiday

To apply for this role, you must have:
" An NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People / Level 3 Residential Childcare / or Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young people`s Workforce (Social Care Pathway)
" Experience working with children with autism and/or challenging behaviours, preferably in residential care
" A full UK driving license; and
" Be over the age of 21

We are looking for people who are empathetic , resilient, and flexible, and above all committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Price / Salary: £19240 - £19760/annum