Hampton’s are working with a small yet well-established children’s residential care provider who are on the lookout for a highly experienced Senior Support Worker to assist in the running of their ‘Good’ rated 3 bed EBD home based in Harrow, North West London. If you are an experienced childcare worker with a strive to achieve the best possible outcome for young people, this is the perfect opportunity to be part of a great service.

The Role: Senior Support Worker

• Working with the Registered Manager to ensure proper and appropriate nurturing for all young people with particular attention to the provision of primary care in matters of food, health, clothing and environment
• To provide formal supervision to individual members of staff as directed by the Registered Manager, in line with company policy and care standards
• To assume responsibility for the operation of the home when acting as shift leader.  Take the lead in decision making, ensure paperwork is completed to the required standards, and ensure effective handovers take place between the home and school and at the beginning and end of each shift where required
• To work in partnership with parents, social workers, agencies and other professionals linked to the young person’s care plan to effectively fulfil the responsibility of parenting the young people
• To work effectively with and advise on complex cases and situations, including key work, successfully integrating theory and practice

Skills and Experience:

• Must hold Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Working knowledge of childcare and child development developed through working directly with young people
• Experience of working with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Experience of management / supervision of staff / conducting supervisions
• Able to demonstrate consistency of approach in dealing with a range of young people

What’s On Offer:

• Salary: Up to £33,000
• Working Pattern: 2 on 4 off (7-11)

• Paid sleep ins (£60 per sleep in)
• Competitive salary
• Career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to be part of a team of an established home

About:
Our client has set up their company to provide the best quality and genuine care for the children residing in their homes. Being able to provide a service focusing on the young people, their happiness and contentment is paramount to the work put in.

This client invests thoroughly into the staff and offer a broad range of specialized training packages if this is something you would be willing to undertake. As well as this, there are lots of opportunities in terms of progression and internal growth!

Recruitment Timeline:
Applications to be made as soon as possible

To apply, please complete the below form and include an up to date CV. Or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Charlotte on charlotte@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 354605

Hamptons is passionate about equality, and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.