Senior support worker
Houghton on the Hill
Posted 3 days ago
Early applicant
On-site
Full-time
Senior Level
Company Description ALPHA-IMPERIAL CARE SERVICES LIMITED is a dynamic hospital and health care company located in Leicester, United Kingdom. Alpha has recently branched into Residential Childrens Care and we will soon be under our new company name of NURTURE NEST.
Role Description This is a full-time Senior Support Worker / Team leader role based on-site in a home in Leicestershire. The Senior Support Worker will be responsible for leading shifts, supporting their colleagues, championing safe and effective practice and overall providing nurturing, safe and creative car for our young people.
Qualifications Strong experience in Residential Support Work and familiarity with providing care for EBD and nuerodiverse needs Proficient Interpersonal and Communication skills for effective engagement with young people, families, other professionals and team members Understanding of Safeguarding practices and the ability to implement them during care delivery including the Childrens Home Regulations and the Quality Standards Technical skills related to the use of clearcare systems or the ability to learn and develop Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members Patience, empathy, and commitment to delivering high-quality support services Relevant certifications in Residential Care or similar, Level 3 NVQ or above or working towards Experience in therapeutic practices Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the young people and work effectively as part of a team
Skills
Residential Support Work
EBD Care
Neurodiverse Needs
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Safeguarding Practices
Childrens Home Regulations
Quality Standards
Clearcare Systems
Leadership
Mentoring
Empathy
Therapeutic Practices
Flexibility
Teamwork
Houghton on the Hill