Support Worker £14.65 per hour Surbiton, England
Job description
Senior Children’s Support Worker
Salary: £14.65 per hour
Senior Children’s Support Worker for The Lighthouse (Surbiton) £14.65 per hour
Do you have the resilient and proactive approach needed to make a real difference in young people’s futures? At Reamcare we believe in championing our workforce, so they can do the same for others. The home is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.
The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in Surbiton, SW London. Built on a culture of respect and fun, we are a family-run business now looking to welcome some fresh faces to our tight-knit team.
Requirements: Senior Support Worker
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Strong background in support work and social care
- Familiar with senior duties including shift leading
- Willing to undertake personal care
- Confident working with challenging behaviour
- A genuine interest in childcare
Desirable: Senior Support Worker
- Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
- Experience in specialist care for children with autism, learning disabilities, or complex backgrounds
Responsibilities: Senior Support Worker
- Supporting with team leadership
- Carrying out risk assessments and updating care plans
- Administering medication
- Providing quality and consistent care to help meet social, emotional, and behavioural needs
- Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities
- Promoting child safety and welfare and working with relevant stakeholders to do the same
Benefits: Senior Support Worker
- Flexible hours
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
- Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs
- Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year
- Generous loyalty bonus scheme
- Travel loan to help you manage commute costs
- Fully-funded specialist in-house training
Salary: £14.65 per hour (+ potential overtime)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £14.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surbiton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- care or support work: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/04/2022
