Support Worker

Homes2Inspire are looking for a Senior Support Worker to be part of the Management team for Attenborough House - a 2 bedroom property situated in Nottinghamshire area, a short walk from Attenborough Nature reserve. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to think on their feet.

Attenborough House opened in May 2022, registered to provide care for looked after children with Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties aged between 12yrs - 18yrs of mixed gender.

Attenborough House has a small, friendly and welcoming staff team. As a home we encourage and promote independence and confidence in our young people through a loving, and nurturing environment. The staff team take on the role of therapeutic parenting to ensure the needs of the children and young people are met.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support the management team with directing roles and responsibilities to support workers and ensuring the monitoring of children and young people's behaviour, safety, and well-being.

Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with others are vital! As a shift leader, the right candidate will be someone who leads by example, upholds standards, and ensures that the safeguarding of children and young people underpins all decisions made.

+ Minimum 1 years' experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
+ QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (In line with Ofsted requirements)
+ Commitment to working a shift pattern including sleep in duties + overtime
+ Full UK driving licence

Aside from the fulfilling aspect of helping to support young people reach positive outcomes, there are other benefits to this role. The work undertaken by our dedicated teams are invaluable to us, Homes2Inspire employees also have access to the following benefits:

- Opportunities for progression as well as cross-organisation development

- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with increases with length of service (up to 33 days after 5 years' service) and ability to purchase additional annual leave

- Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment

- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided

- Wellbeing support - We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise

- Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts - you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail savings, Pay: unqualified £27,785.00 - £31,502.00 / Qualified £30,275.00 - £33,992.00 - (both Inclusive of your attendance allowance of £1,400 per annum and 1 sleep-in per week at £44.56 each)