Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker
Salary - -32k to -34k per annum + Overtime
Location - Croydon
Start Date - ASAP
About us
Brook Street Social Care are partnered up with a great childcare provider, who have recently opened their third home. This exciting time, has led to the opening for a Senior Support Worker to join the team.
The homes are all located within the Croydon borough, and have great transport links. The homes are all fully refurbished properties, which offer the children a warm, homely environment, with both indoor and outdoor space. The homes are designed to enable children to flourish and develop in a warm and nurturing environment. This is central to the homes ethos.
Please join us on our mission to nurture and develop all children in our care, and you will be rewarded with working in a great environment with a fantastic team and real growth opportunities.
Job Purpose
Provide high-quality, child-centred support, acting as a positive role model. Help children overcome challenges, including trauma, and support their wellbeing, education, and development towards independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children in line with their care and placement plans
• Promote dignity, respect, and a safe, inclusive environment
• Encourage participation in daily routines, education, and activities
• Support emotional wellbeing and implement therapeutic plans
• Manage behaviour using trauma-informed approaches
• Work collaboratively with the team and external professionals
• Act as a key worker and advocate for children in meetings
• Safeguard children and promote their welfare at all times
• Maintain accurate records and complete reports
• Support daily tasks within the home (e.g. cooking, cleaning)
• Participate in shifts, including sleep-ins and on-call duties
• Engage in training, supervision, and professional development

Requirements

• NVQ level 3 in residential childcare / children young people workforce, or equivalent
• Experience leading support workers on shift, within a residential children home setting
• Experience supporting children with LD, EBD, or mental health needs
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills