Senior Residential Support Worker
REF: SENPLOY/135223
Education ⫽ SEN Support Jobs
Horsham, West Sussex
£27498 per year
Temp to Perm, Full time
Desirable Skills
Behaviour Management, Support Work, Youth Work
Job description
Residential Support Worker - Horsham
We are looking for passionate Senior Support Workers to join a Residential Children's home located at a beautiful location in Horsham. Due to the location of this home - the ideal candidate will have to be a driver, as there are no public transport routes!
They support children with varying Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The home provides a calm and nurturing homely environment for children and sets out to improve the lives and well-being of all children in their care.
This home will provide training and can support you through completing your Level 4 Diploma if you do not already have a level 3 or 4 in place, as well as being provided all necessary training and inductions when starting.
About you:
Strong sense of behaviour management
Passion to support children with challenging behaviour or who have experienced trauma
Resilient, proactive and reliable
About the role: Children's Support Worker
Provision based in Horsham
Up to £27,498 annually
Shift Pattern: Mornings, Nights and some Sleep in's required - with a competitive £83 per night for sleep ins!
Permanent position
Start ASAP
This is an immediate role on a full-time, permanent basis.
Excellent career starter for aspiring Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists and Social Workers
Applications are encouraged by care workers and those with a passion to make a huge social impact.
Main Responsibilities:
To lead shifts in the absence of a team leader.
Administer medication in line with medication policy and the individual's care plans.
Support people with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices enabling them to take control of their own lives, increasing independence.
Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual, following the care plan.
Support people to take an active role in the community by accessing local facilities and wider community resources in the spirit of social inclusion.
Support the development of person centred planning, ensuring each individual's plan has meaningful and achievable goals.
Support people to develop and expand social networks and friendships.
To support people through the transition process.
Contribute to/attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
Work with individuals to promote healthy lifestyles
Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise quality of life for individuals.
Develop positive relationships with family and carers.
Work in line with the company's Child Protection; Prevention of Abuse Policy and Whistle Blowing
Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times.
Ensure the security of the building and the safety of the people living in the home.
To work within equal opportunities policy and procedure.
Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures.
To be flexible and responsive at all times to meet the changing needs of the service and the young people/children.
Why choose Engage Education?
We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky's the limit…
How to apply
If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.
If you're not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role.
We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.
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