In addition to the responsibilities of a Support Worker, the Senior Support Worker will:
- Act as an experienced member of the care team and provide guidance to Support Workers during shifts.
- Support the effective deployment of staff within 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1 care arrangement.
- Ensure staff understand their roles, positioning and responsibilities when behavioural risks increase.
- Identify early warning signs and ensure preventative and de-escalation strategies are implemented promptly.
- Provide clear leadership during incidents involving aggression, violence, absconding, property destruction or other significant risks.
- Ensure de-escalation and least restrictive approaches are exhausted wherever practicable before physical intervention is considered.
Essential Experience
Should have right to work in the UKCandidates must have:
- Significant experience supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
- Previous experience within 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 high-acuity care packages.
- Strong experience managing physical aggression and significant behavioural escalation.
- Demonstrable experience implementing effective de-escalation strategies.
- Experience of physical intervention/restraint within an appropriate care setting.
- Experience working with PBS plans, behavioural risk assessments and complex care plans.
- Experience supporting or informally supervising other care worker
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Contact Details:
Blue Sapphire Consultancy Ltd Recruitment Team
