Support Worker

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide a

person-centred approach when providing activities and support for children
and young people with complex needs.

• To take the lead for

specific tasks as designated by the coordinator.

• To mentor and support

new staff during their probationary period.

• To undertake training

and take responsibility for children/young person who require tube feeding
or emergency medication.

• Ensure that all

information for a designated group of children is kept up to date
including “All About Me’s” protocols and risk assessments.

• Ensure the safety and

wellbeing of children and young people by proactively managing
safeguarding principles and practises.

• Maintain a safe,

creative and stimulating environment for children and young people’s
social, leisure and recreational activities.

• Attend staff meetings

before and after sessions on a planned basis to discuss and assess the
progress of the service.

• Attend training

sessions.

• Support children &

young people to participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, drama,
music, & outings.

• Follow financial and

administrative procedures as directed by the Children and Young Person’s
Coordinator.

• Follow first aid

procedures and keep records of all accidents, incidents and treatment
given.

• Provide personal care

when needed respecting the dignity and privacy of the individual at all
times.

• Monitor and evaluate

children and young peoples’ progress through observation and record
keeping.

• Ensure that

responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety
legislation, and Midland Mencap’s Equal Opportunities, Child Protection
Policies and Ofsted regulations.

• Ensure appropriate

professional boundaries with children, young people, parents and carers,
staff and volunteers are maintained across the service.

• Be available to work

flexible hours city-wide.

• Participate in planned

regular meetings with the Children and Young Person’s co-ordinator and
other Midland Mencap colleagues

.

We offer the following:

· A friendly working environment where you are known as an
individual

· Opportunities for progression and development

· Support, input and training

· Competitive salary

· With overtime and additional sleep-ins, our CPs can expect to
earn OTE in the region of £32,840** (pro rata for part time)

· Overtime pay

· Free DBS and update service

· 28 days holiday

. Refer a friend scheme

· Supportive and reliable on call system

· Supportive and accessible managers and senior management

This is a role including shift work, so you must be able to work
weekends, evenings and sleep-ins.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Residential Childcare:

1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 3 in

Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom

(required)

Work Location: In person,

NorthamptonIf you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for the position of Support Worker. Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional care and support to those in need.```

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,420.72-£24,757.98 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• children care sector: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SPCHSUPPORTWORKER
Expected start date: 01/05/2024