Vacancy Details:Homes2inspire have immediate full time, permanent opportunities for Senior Support Workers to join our children's residential homes in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.
You will be responsible for leading, supervising and guiding a staff team whilst on shiftAs the Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside a dedicated staff team who provide advice, support, care, and stability for our young people, ensuring they are treated equally, whilst promoting positive role-modelling behaviour.If you thrive on variety, where every day is different but is equally rewarding, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
With smaller homes and high staff-to-young-person ratios, you will have the chance to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.Not only will you be working for the largest, charitably owned residential children's home provider in the UK, we will offer extensive training, along with the opportunity to complete funded Residential Childcare qualifications as well as long term career development within the company.
Office Teams Interviews to be held ASAP!Drivers are preferred due to attending activities, appointments, school etc Experience / Qualifications: A minimum of 12 months experience working in children's residential settingIdeally hold QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or ideally studying towardsPrevious experience of leading a staff teamStrong communication skills as well as the ability to handle challenging situations with compassion and patience.
Personal Qualities Required: Resilience, empathy, and integrityExcellent listening skills, having the patience to support children and your staff teamDedicated and passionate - with a genuine caring nature to support our young people to reach their full potential.Can handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour.
Hours of Work: Flexibility to work long days, evenings, weekends or sleep ins as required to fulfil the needs of the job.
Your Key Responsibilities: Supervise a team of Support Workers and help build a brighter future for our young people by offering stability, guidance, and pathways to becoming well-rounded adultsDemonstrate the value of education, care, and developmentBuild and create mutual trust and respect with young people in order that they respond and react appropriately to information and instructions.Define structures and boundaries of behaviour to young people, acting as a positive role model, so they understand behaviour expected.Produce, maintain, and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available.Support and analyse behaviours to avoid incidents and maximise positive behaviours.Create and produce activities to occupy and develop in order to gain skills and education on an informed basis.Coach, support, and develop a team, ensuring their performance and potential is maximised to meet contractual and company requirements.Provide basic advice and skills to support with managing finances and other everyday life skills.
About Homes2inspire:Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2inspire, which is part of the Shaw Trust, has become the largest charitably owned residential children's home provider in the UK.
We have grown and developed to over 50 homes, two supported accommodation developments and provide high needs foster care with plans to develop further!We provide homes and services that are nurturing, warm and welcoming.
Our caring staff teams are committed to providing safe, well-planned care to children and young people who have often faced real challenges in their early years.What We Offer: Competitive salary of £27,785 - £30,275 per annumAttendance bonuses, with the potential to earn an additional £1,400 per annum.£44.56 sleep inComprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.Collaborative and supportive team environment.Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 and an Internal wellbeing team who are on hand to provide professional and practical help and support.28 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus the ability to purchase moreOpportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.Family friendly, flexible working patterns to ensure a good work life balance.Medicash – claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment for yourself and family members.Refer a Friend scheme – Earn a £500 bonus each time you refer the right candidate to us.Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – You can also sign up for the Blue Light card offering additional online and in store savings.Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost-effective way of getting new cycling equipment.Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories!Overtime & Sleeps: Overtime opportunities available and sleep in allowance of £44.56 per sleepRecognition for your hard work, including Long Service and Non-Absence AwardsMeals included during shifts.
How to Apply:If you are looking for a new job as a Senior Support Worker in the Houghton Regis area and are passionate about making a positive impact – apply now!Please note, all successful candidates will be subject to vetting processes in line with safer recruitment including (but not limited to) an enhanced DBS check for child workforce, employment history check and references.