Senior Support Worker

Caretech, Norton Canes, Staffordshire

Senior Support Worker

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Caretech, Norton Canes, Staffordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1a0837a84f714a40a1d27af5c5aafd4b

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our 8 bed home in Cannock, rated 'Good' with Ofsted. All the Children & Young People we support have a learning disability, Autism, epilepsy or can display some associated behaviours. Many of our children (not all) are non-verbal or have limited communication and will communicate with us through different methods such as picture boards, Smartbox devices and Makaton.

  • 1-year experience in residential childcare plus Level 3 Children & Young People Award or equivalent
  • Experience of working within and leading a team
  • Driver (company provide a car during working hours)
  • Able to work unsociable hours (evenings, nights and weekends)
  • Willing and able to be part of Management on call system

    Positive, pleasant and approachable
  • Empowering others to become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives
  • Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
  • Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas
  • Benefits
  • Full, or Flexi contracts available
  • Competitive salary including enhanced qualified rates
  • 4 week paid induction programme
  • Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Leadership and Management training programme
  • Face to face therapeutic/specialist training
  • Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic
  • Free Enhanced DBS check
  • Free parking
  • Employee Benefit system
  • Refer a friend 'Scheme' reward system - earn up to £1000
  • WELCOME BONUS £500