Senior Support Worker - Children

Aspris


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Preston, England
Contract type: Full time
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and caring individual who is looking to take the next step in their career. Our role offers you the opportunity to work as a Senior member of our Residential team and really make a difference to our young people.

With Aspris, you will feel a sense of fulfilment knowing you have contributed to support our young people who may display disruptive behaviours, emotional and social difficulties.

What’s in it for you...?

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.
  • Full induction program, specialist training and accredited qualifications
  • Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing company
  • Free meals during your workday - eat at the home!
  • Fully funded DBS
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee wellbeing assistance program

You will be part of a team who are like-minded and dedicated to caring for our young people with compassion and a commitment to creating positive relationships.

What are my responsibilities?

  • You will actively safeguard and promote the welfare of our children and young people who live in the home.
  • To support across the home, working with the Registered Manager to provide the best possible care for our young people.
  • As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide high quality childcare practice, within Aspris Care’s philosophy, underpinned by a Person-Centred Values therapeutic approach.

What We Ask From You

  • Minimum 18 months or more experience working within a residential setting.
  • Achieved your Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma (Residential Childcare) or equivalent
  • Ability to interact with a range of people/young people.
  • Confidence and ability to lead a team of Support Workers.
  • To be able to provide consistency of care and support to the young people.
  • Experience working with children who may display challenging behaviour.
  • Shift work including weekends, evenings, and sleep-in duties on a rota system.
  • Full driving licence is essential.

If this all sounds like something you would enjoy, we encourage you to apply to join our team. We can’t wait to meet you!

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