Senior Support Worker

New Home Opening SoonWere looking for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our growing company and make a real difference in the lives of young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This is more than just a job, its a chance to play a vital role in helping young people grow, heal, and thrive in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.As a Senior Support Worker, youll bring resilience, patience, and compassion to the role. Youll be someone who can navigate difficult moments, rebuild trust, and form positive, lasting relationships. Most importantly, youll share our unwavering belief in never giving up on young people, always offering encouragement, stability, and hope, even when the journey is tough.If youre committed, empathetic, and ready to lead by example, wed love to hear from you.Senior Support Worker BenefitsHighly competitive salary.Full induction and introductory programmeFully funded training and qualifications.Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience.Enhanced company maternity & paternity payFree meals.A great employee Benefits programmeLife assurance.28 days of annual leave.Senior Support Worker RoleTo undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour)Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.Administer and document medication.Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.Build rapport with vulnerable children aged 8 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact.Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.Conduct Keywork sessions.Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.The successful candidate will:Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.Have an understanding of trauma and demonstrate the resilience needed to manage challenging behaviours effectively.Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide advice and specialist guidance to children and families following training.Be proactive, using their own initiative to resolve problems and make sound decisions.Act as a positive role model, promoting healthy relationships, positive behaviours, and personal development.Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team, placing the needs of young people at the centre of their practice.Be flexible and committed to working a rolling shift pattern across seven days, including sleep-in shifts.Be willing to undertake between four and eight sleep-in shifts per month.Join us in making a difference - send your CV now.TPBN1_UKTJ