Senior Support Worker

Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children? We've partnered with a newly established Children's Home in Stevenage and are actively seeking compassionate Senior Support Workers to join their dedicated Social Care team, on either a part-time or full-time temporary-to-permanent basis. In this role, you'll be instrumental in providing vital support to children within a nurturing environment, helping them overcome challenges and preparing them for fulfilling lives ahead.

Benefits of Being a Senior Support Worker:

• Make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, and educators.
• Access continuous professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to a welcoming, skilled, and supportive team environment.
• Flexible shifts available, including day, night, part-time of full time

Responsibilities of a Senior Support Worker:

• Supporting the Register Manager
• Overseeing Support Workers, empowering and guiding them in their roles.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, and safety checks, and maintain a warm, welcoming environment.
• Accurately complete young people's paperwork and maintain reflective records.
• Support and encourage children to reach their full potential.
• Empower young people to develop life and independence skills.
• Ensure detailed handovers and effective shift plans.
• Transport young people to education, contact meetings, and activities.
• Promote and uphold the company ethos, values, and expectations consistently.

Senior Support Worker Specification:

• Kind, caring, professional, and empathetic, even in challenging situations.
• Proactive and resourceful, providing personalized support to each young person.
• Positive outlook, always seeking solutions to difficulties.
• Reflective about your work and committed to ongoing development.
• Ideally, possess a minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar environment.
• Confident driver.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. Your dedication will contribute to creating a supportive and empowering environment for them to thrive. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic team!