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Senior Support Worker
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 12.8 - 13.7 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
About The Role
Senior Support Worker - Oakfield, Cardiff - Full Time 40.25 hours per week - 9 month Fixed Term Contract for Maternity Cover Hourly Rate From £12.80 to £13.70 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Do you want a rewarding role with an excellent work-life balance? Do you want to work as part of a team that really cares? Do you want to make a significant difference to the lives of others? If so – this is the job for you!
Oakfield is a two-part service that operates with one vision; to enrich the lives of others and nurture a brighter future. Registered as an independent school and children’s home, Oakfield is designed to provide specialist education and residential services for children and young people between the ages of 8 -19 years who have complex needs associated with autism.
You will be assisting in the day-to-day management of the home and help continue to improve the lives of the individuals we support. You will play a vital role in both the home and wider organisation, acting as a positive role model to both staff and our supported individuals.
Our passion is making a difference, and our focus is to strengthen interests and aspirations by offering a holistic, engaging, and person-centred environment. To do well in this role, you’ll need to have a passion for supporting individuals to live as fulfilled and independent lives as possible and every day you will make a difference to the lives of people we support.
A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker with Orbis Education and Care Involves:
Supporting children/young people entering the college for the first time, moving between residential units or leaving their current home, enabling them to prepare for the change, and to become familiar with the new environment and responding to any distress they may experience.
Assisting in ensuring service scouring standards are maintained.
Assist in reporting and evidence gathering activities.
Participate in assessment, development and review of support and care plans.
Supporting new staff during their induction periods and assist them to become familiar with their role and the needs of resident students, then feedback relevant and accurate information regarding performance to managers.
To be a successful Senior Support Worker with Orbis Education and Care, you’ll need:
Experience in a support environment.
QCF/NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Knowledge of statutory regulations.
Lead by example and always act as a positive role model.
Upload company policies and standards.
Able to understand and adhere to relevant safeguarding.
Good awareness of conducting Health and Safety risk assessments.
Please note: This job role involves regulated activity with children and young people and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
Here's a glimpse into some of the amazing benefits you can expect:
Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful permanent referral.
Annual location allowance of £1,500 – paid over 12 months.
Join us for clear career progression and valuable qualifications - 97% of our manager progressed internally.
Health Plan – after probation.
About Orbis Education and Care:
At Orbis Education and Care we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our employees.
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