Senior Support Worker -Team Lead in Dudley

Location - Brierley Hill, Dudley

Pay Rate - £14.99 per hour plus £67.50 per sleep in.

Are you ready to start the year with a role that truly makes a difference? If so, we are seeking a qualified Children’s residential Team Leader to join our team. At Inspire, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. As a Senior Support Worker - Team Leader, based within Dudley, every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

About us: Inspire provide care and support to children and young people between the ages of 3-18 years with a range of difficulties, such as learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical disabilities, attachment difficulties and life-limiting conditions. Inspire is part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. We hold a belief that no child should be disadvantaged and that all children are part of the community, enjoying all that this offers including celebrations, events and fundraising.

In your new role you will:

• Assist the Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and upholding Inspire's guiding principles and values.
• Support and manage the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children effectively by leading the shift and making informed decisions.
• Plan the shift ensuring adequate cover, delegated duties and awareness of all appointments ensuring that these take place.
• Order, administer and audit medication in line with support plans.
• Undertake training and learning to be able to communicate with our non-verbal children using sign language, Makaton, Pecs, Smart Box etc.
• Meet the physical, emotional, behavioural, cultural and educational needs of young people.
• Undertake child specific training such as Peg feeding, specific health needs and medication competencies including rescue medication.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways of managing behaviours associated with diagnosis i.e. autism.
• Support children to not be disadvantaged and find alternative solutions to ensuring an all-inclusive lifestyle.

Who You Are:

• You will have relevant experience in a Children’s Residential Setting.
• A Diploma in working with Children and young people (or equivalent).
• Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people with complex needs and/or Learning disabilities.
• Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Have proven skills, knowledge and/or experience in managing and leading a team in a positive and effective manner.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views.
• Driving Licence.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children & young people.

Why Join Us?

As part of this role, we offer a range of specialist training programmes to support you in your work and invest in your professional development. These include:

• Fully Paid induction programme.
• Child protection training.
• Full suite of e-learning modules available that provide continuous knowledge and development.

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes:

• Full Time Contract.
• Competitive Rates of Pay.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free Training.
• £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus.

Your Next Step:

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement: CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.