Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker

Meadholme, Darlington, DL3

Salary: £29,392.79 - £32,792.66 per annum

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Requirements:

• An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people.
• Knowledge of Child Protection issues and procedures. Social Care Services available to young people and their families
• Working within a team & Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding.
• Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals.
• Ability to deal with emotional stress.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills - relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels).

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in providing operational management of the staff team and to deploy appropriate staff resources in order that key tasks are fulfilled.
• Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager.
• Work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people.
• Ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements.
• Ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.
• Organise, deliver and co-ordinate induction, supervision, appraisal and support of individual staff in the team, as required by the Manager.
• Ensure care plans are implemented, monitored and reviewed. To participate in the review of care plans.
• Ensure that the administration tasks of the home are carried out efficiently and effectively to make best use of management and information systems.