In brief
This senior support worker role contributes to the provision of quality care for children with complex needs and learning disabilities. The work involves supervising staff, managing rotas and collaborating with management to ensure the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements.
Best for
Experienced support workers with a background in children's residential care
Non-negotiable
Significant experience in a support worker role is required.
Worth knowing
On-call duties outside of working hours are required to support the home.
What you need
Required
Support work
Strongly implied by the listing
Care planning
Strongly implied by the listing
Staff supervision
Clearly required in the listing
Staff recruitment
Clearly required in the listing
Rota management
Clearly required in the listing
Trauma-informed care
Strongly implied by the listing
Collaboration
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Supervise support staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage staff rotas
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support admissions assessments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Assist with staff recruitment
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure regulatory compliance
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“To provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support workers. To be involved in the recruitment, interviewing and induction of staff”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
About The Company About Orchard House The aim of our Learning disability homes is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children. We care for children with a range of complex needs and social emotional mental health, as well as children with autism. The home can support children with a range of additional needs and learning disabilities, including ASC, ADHD, communication differences and associated behavioural and medical needs. Each child has an individual, tailored care plan. These will highlight key areas of support for each child, focussing on their sensory, auditory, emotional and physical needs. About The Role About You The ideal candidate for this position will have a wealth of experience working in a support worker role and will have a deep understanding of the challenges that children and young people face. They will be committed to empowering young people and will be able to build meaningful relationships with them. Moreover, they will be able to work collaboratively with a team of professionals to create bespoke support plans that meet the specific needs of each child or young person. About Orchard House The aim of our Learning disability homes is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for the children. We care for children with a range of complex needs and social emotional mental health, as well as children with autism. The home can support children with a range of additional needs and learning disabilities, including ASC, ADHD, communication differences and associated behavioural and medical needs. Each child has an individual, tailored care plan. These will highlight key areas of support for each child, focussing on their sensory, auditory, emotional and physical needs. What makes Salutem Different? At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity. We are a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace - We celebrate our recent recognition as a top 100 Inspiring Workplace Globally with special recognition for our efforts in communication and employee experience. We have a trauma-based approach to working – We are working in partnership with multi-award-winning Innovating Minds, setting a precedent as the first residential children’s home service to take progressive steps to deliver trauma-informed care. Our Competency Framework – You’ll have a transparent path to progress through our career pathways and pay bandings. This means you'll always know exactly what skills and achievements are needed to advance in your career. We have developed a core and cluster model - We specialise in supporting children and young people who have emotional and behavioural needs, autistic spectrum condition, and physical / learning disabilities with access to education opportunities being at the core of our work. What will I do as a Senior Support Worker? Working under the direction of the Deputy and Registered manager actively contribute to the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education and development of young people are promoted. To work in collaboration with the team to ensure that the home meets all regulatory and statutory requirements. To take on-call duties outside of working hours in support of the home dealing with situations in line with children’s home regulations and company procedures To take part in the assessment process of potential new admissions to the home To provide supervision for designated support workers and night waking support workers. To be involved in the recruitment, interviewing and induction of staff alongside the Deputy and Homes Manager. To support the Deputy and Registered manager with preparing a fair rota for staff deployed hours covering the contractual and care needs of each young person, ensuring the home has adequate staff cover. To embrace the homes’ ethos in line with Ofsted standards and g
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