Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for Support Worker - Shift Manager for one of their locations in Bristol.
Please see details below for the full job advert:
Location: Bristol
Contract: Full time permanent position
Salary: £30,056.00 - £32,801.60 PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week (working to a 2-week rota pattern which typically includes working every other weekend)
The role:
The role is about supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, as well as deputising in their absence, in leading a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety, development and welfare of our young adults first. You will provide appropriate physical and emotional support to the young adults in residence through the work of a care team within a residential environment
You will make a difference in the lives of 7-8 vulnerable adults by providing a homely, supported living and learning environment for young adults aged 19+ with severe and complex learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
Experience:
Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following:
- Your role will be to lead a shift of c.10 support workers in the provision of care for the young adults in a manner that promotes their overall wellbeing, health and development.
- You will work with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to provide a supportive, friendly and fun environment for young adults to live, learn and thrive in.
- Whilst the role does require a high level of responsibility, you'll get to work in a close-knit team that provides amazing care.
- Although first and foremost the role entails supporting the young adults to have a great life and learn new skills, we also want to take on shift managers who can help the staff enjoy their work and feel supported and directed.
Skills & Qualifications:
Knowledge and Qualifications:
- QCF Level 2 in Adult Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of management practice including principles of effective supervision and appraisal.
- Good knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs including recent developments.
- Good knowledge of recognised positive approach to working with challenging behaviours associated with learning difficulties.
- Knowledge of what equal opportunities and discrimination are and how it can be prevented.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and legislation.
Experience:
- Experience of working at Senior Support worker level in a residential care environment is a must along with experience of managing or supporting a team working a rota pattern.
- Proven experience of working effectively with young people/adults with learning disabilities and/or special needs.
- Experience of planning and organising activities appropriate to meet young adult’s needs and abilities, demonstrating positive outcomes.
- Experience of person-centred planning.
- Good IT skills.
What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?
- Full training and continued support
- The option of working overtime
- Opportunity to study for Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care which will be funded by us!
- Life assurance and pension
- Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more
- Bike to work scheme
- Perk box – access to shopping discounts
- Free parking
- Free lunch when on shift
- Successful candidates for this role will require an enhanced DBS check – paid for by us.
- Refer a friend scheme
- Company sick pay
Blackstone Benefits:
Permanent jobs:
✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant
✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs
✅Complete onboarding support
✅Informed tailored career advice
✅Personalised job alerts
✅Unlimited referral bonus
For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now.