Senior Support Worker - Children's Home

apartmentBirtenshaw placeBolton calendar_month31/10/2024

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The Birtenshaw Group are recruiting Senior Support Workers who are passionate about supporting disabled children. You will be
leading a team based in one of our Children's Homes up to 4 children with Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability and/or

complex health needs.

We aim to transform the lives of children and young adults we support through our commitment to excellence.

The work is challenging but, as no two days are ever the same, it is rewarding and enjoyable.

Full Time - Average 37 hours per week (with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts). Working hours will be averaged out over
a 3 week rolling period and will include both weekday and weekend shifts arranged by managers. Sleep in shifts will also be

required on a rota basis for which an additional flat rate payment is made.

Training

Staff will receive all the training they require to fulfil their role. Training takes place during weekdays and staff must be

available to attend introductory mandatory training and refresher training as required. Training dates are issued in advance.

NVQs – staff who do not have an equivalent or higher qualification are required to complete a relevant NVQ qualification within 2

years of commencing employment. This is paid for by Birtenshaw and full support to complete the qualification is given.

Overall Purpose

To lead a team of Support Workers including planning, managing and debriefing shifts
To ensure the welfare of the children is protected and promoted
To work within relevant legislation and organisational policies, whilst creating safe, positive, nurturing placements for

children and young people

To provide a responsive service using appropriate methods of assessment and intervention within relevant statutory and company

requirements

To fulfil all the duties required of a care support worker in the service in which you are a shift leader

Salary: £24,901 - £25,319 (£12.91 - £13.12)

Why work for Birtenshaw?

The Birtenshaw staff team is highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working

with colleagues who are resilient, energetic, caring and who enjoy their roles.

There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of

all we do.

In addition you can expect

Free Enhanced DBS check
Competitive pay scale with opportunities for additional overtime
Increment on completion of probationary period (6 months)
Additional payments for additional responsibilities up to £2000 per annum
Enhanced overtime rate
Enhanced pay over Christmas and New Year
30 days holiday including public holidays
Paid-for training and qualifications
Staff Recognition Schemes – employee of the month, refer a friend, long service plus nominations for national awards
Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury
Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family

issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling

Discount schemes for local and national shops and services

Closing Date 11/11/2024 at 9am

All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and

general welfare of children and adults

The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to

share and uphold this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to

disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in

confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other

pre-employment checks where applicable.

Social Care

Please note we are not able to offer Sponsorship for this role

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