Senior Support Worker

To be responsible to the Home Manager as a member of the staff team for the direct day-to-day care of the children and young people and other supportive tasks and duties.

Professional Child Care Practice

To provide primary basic care and a nurturing, therapeutic environment to help the child progress.
Manage the home effectively in the absence of the home manager.
Effectively lead shifts, direct and support the staff team.
To supervise staff and manage individual and team performance to ensure a standard of excellent service delivery.
Ensure the effective monitoring and control of all expenditure accounted for in accordance with financial procedures.
To manage health and safety processes in the home including implementation and monitoring of risk assessments.
To support the induction process of new staff.
To model a robust commitment to safe guarding actively promoting the welfare of children and young people in our clients care.
To contribute to the normal development of the children and young people through the provision of a healthy lifestyle to enable them to reach their fullest potential by providing a variety of stimulating activities and a consistent and caring adult model.
To work with consistent boundaries in order to create safety for the children and young people.
To be a positive role model for the child and colleagues and encourage both to develop meaningful relationships and attachments.
To be alert to signs of distress or abuse and to ensure that the children and young people are monitored and protected and have their needs met ensuring that all safeguarding needs are met.
To be aware of the children's rights and to work in an anti-discriminatory and anti- oppressive manner.
To work alongside the children and young people to help develop a true sense of identity and feeling of self-worth.
To be sensitive to the needs of individual children and young people, taking account of race, culture, language, sexuality and religion.
To engage, communicate, talk and listen to the children and young people. To observe their behaviour and record significant features.
To liaise where necessary with other professionals i.e. schools, social workers.
To support the children and young people to integrate into social activities and where appropriate educational settings mainstream school.
To use reactive strategies to support the behaviour of children and young people who are unable to manage their own behaviour.
To assist in preparation for reviews and meetings and attend when required.
To contribute to care planning and the implementation of these plans.
To work alongside psychologists to enable effective integration of care and therapy.
To work with children and young people and their prospective carers to ensure the child's successful integration into a family when placed.
To be a key carer of a child or young person where designated.Relationships with Colleagues

To act as a member of the staff team, supporting colleagues and being prepared to receive support and advice as necessary.
To participate in team meetings at regular intervals.
To act flexibly, within reasonable bounds in order to ensure the necessary outcomes for children and young people.
To ensure effective outcomes for children and young people.Household Responsibilities

To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the home to the highest standard.
To set the highest standard in home making.
To take ownership of the home, including the fabric, equipment and grounds.
To be accountable for monies allocated for specific purposes where appropriate.
To ensure the children have a balanced diet.
To adhere to Health and Safety Regulations and Procedures.Personal

To keep abreast of good practice in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience, in accordance with your personal development plan.
To be able to take responsibility for own personal development.
To make use of regular supervision.
To develop an understanding of our clients Whistle Blowing Policy and procedure.
To attend in-house and external training to develop skills, knowledge and experience.
To commit to ongoing personal and professional developmentRequirements:

Level 3 qualification in young peoples workforce
Experience supervising staff