Senior Support Worker

Location: Glossop

Senior Support Worker

Salary: GBP14.35-GBP15.43 per hour, depending on experience, GBP70.50 per sleep-in, typically 6-8 nights per month

Hours: 40 per week

Do you share our passion for: improving the lives of young people; providing them with the best possible experiences while with us; and giving them the greatest opportunities to thrive when they leave the safety of our care? Do you want to learn, grow and progress with a company that is committed to doing its best, for children, young people and its staff?

Our client is interested in talking to experienced individuals looking for a move within the sector, as well as people considering a career change, even if you think you lack the necessary qualifications! They have several full-time roles available for Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join their teams based in beautiful homes in an idyllic Peak District setting. In return they offer:

- 30 - 35 days' holiday

- Fully funded NVQs and apprenticeships

- Company Pension

- Loyalty and referral bonuses, from GBP50 - GBP500

- Employee perks and discounts

- Health and wellbeing benefits

Key aspects of children's residential care work:

- Ensuring each young person is cared for effectively, addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.

- always Exercising appropriate control over children and young people, maintaining a safe environment

- Working in partnership with parents, families, carers and other professionals to advocate for, safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

- Maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality

- Covering various shifts including early mornings, late evenings and sleep-ins, on weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays, within the Homes and on residential trips

- Promoting an organisational culture which values every team member's contribution and is intolerant of discrimination in any form.

If you think you've got what it takes and would like to find out more, please click 'Apply' now.