Senior Children's Support Worker

About us

Innov8 Care Ltd is a small business in Littleover, Derbyshire. We are professional, agile, and strive for exceptional care, where compassion, righteousness, bravery, determination, and positive outcomes converge to shape a nurturing environment. As we launch our first home in Summer 2024, we invite passionate individuals to embark on a journey with us, placing our core values at the forefront of everything we do. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people and seek a rewarding career, join our team and help us redefine care excellence. Apply now to be a part of something truly impactful..

Requirements for role

• Minimum Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or equivalent.
• 1 year minimum working experience with Young People that have social and emotional difficulties, behavioural difficulties or have behaviour that challenges.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
• Experience in leading shifts and overseeing a team of Support Workers

Our work environment includes:

• Competitive rates of pay - £14.50 an hour plus £70 sleep in rate per shift for every sleep completed
• Meals provided on shift
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• Regular social events
• On-the-job training
• Access to funded QCF Leadership & Management diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care
• Attendance bonus twice a year for full attendance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional day annual leave for Birthday

Duties

- Working alongside Manager & the Deputy Manager in the Children's Residential Home.

- Provide leadership and guidance to staff members

- Ensure high-quality care is provided to our young people

- Providing advice, assistance, and support to Young People, safeguarding their welfare at all times.

- Supervise and train staff inline with children's home regulations

- Manage and administer medications as needed

- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans

- Maintain accurate records and documentation of resident care

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines and standards

- Setting up, coordinating, and reviewing Care plans, Risk Assessments, Behaviour Management Plans, Health Care Documentation, Agreements, and Incentives.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

Please note that you must be 21 years of age or above to apply due to children’s homes regulations.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Working in a Childrens home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Level 3/4 Childrens and young people (required)

Work Location: In person