Senior Support Worker Team Leader in Northampton

Our client is a market leader within the care industry, working with 43 local authorities and county councils, and providing direct services to HM Government Home Office. They specialise in providing best-in-class residential care for children and young people who have complex needs, creating a safe and nurturing environment that enables positive relationships and development.

JOB PURPOSE

To join a team offering a comprehensive residential service for young people with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour aged between 10-18 years, ensuring their physical, social, and emotional care and development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Join a team of residential care staff ensuring safe and appropriate care practices are maintained.
• Support the Manager in all aspects of the home’s operation while maintaining positive childcare practice.
• Provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment for residents, involved in planning and organisation.
• Maintain a regular recording system for each young person, assist in care plans, and publish reports when required.
• Attend review and planning meetings as necessary.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and review of service policy.
• Ensure care staff conduct themselves within the guidelines of the home in line with policy documents and care plans.
• Delegate tasks to residential care staff and co-ordinate daily routines, participating in household duties such as cooking, cleaning, and gardening.
• Participate in general activities of the home such as cycling, swimming, walking, and playing games, using personal skills to maximise opportunities for each resident.
• Attend regular supervision sessions, staff meetings, and training sessions as required.
• Accept responsibility for any required finances in carrying out duties.
• Administer medication to children as required and complete all related paperwork and records.
• Undertake sleeping-in duties as required.
• Comply with and adhere to the policies, procedures, and practices of the home, responding to emergencies as they arise.
• Provide a positive role model for colleagues and the young people resident.

BENEFITS

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension with NEST Pensions
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Access to Sage Employee Benefits
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)
• Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card