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Bored of your job and looking for the next step? Looking for a new career? Want to become a leader? Want to make a real difference to young people across the country? If this is what you want then at Inspirations we have the tools to get you there! Here at Inspirations; We believe that every child deserves the best, so it is our mission to be the best childrens homes in the country providing the best outcomes for children!Our company is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working, positive staff members to grow and nurture into our future leaders and build our therapeutic teams across Leicestershire and Desborough. Job Description Overall - To deliver high standards of care, protection, and support to children and Young People with complex needs by facilitating their physical, psychological, emotional, and recreational development. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our Young People.To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Home and for the delivery of the day-to-day care to the children. To ensure that the support workers are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children. To assist in leading Staff to operate within legal parameters as described in the Companies Policies and Procedures. To maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and recordings of Young Persons files, relevant reports, and documents. To ensure rota cover maintained to required standards at all times to ensure safeguarding for Young People. Start somewhere As a Senior Mentor you will be in a position that requires you to: - Have a warm, empathic manner that makes each child and young person feel special and loved.- Willing to give hugs but, recognise when giving space is needed more.- Be a good listener and curious about what you can learn from young people.- Understand and be resilient to the fact that young people you have a strong relationship with one week, may then refuse to talk to or insult you a day later. And helping to support other staff with this.- Be able to have a lot of fun in the workplace but also be prepared to soothe and support the overwhelming emotions of both young people and staff teams. Because to show emotion is to be human!- Ability to produce a ten-page personal plan with at least one interruption per page. Although you will likely have lots more!- Be a positive mentor and role model for our young people and staff teams alike.- A high level of multitasking is essential. You must be comfortable with cooking dinner whilst entertaining hungry teenagers at the same time. And believe us when we say H-ANGER is REAL!!- Some knowledge about football, Xbox and Tiktok videos would be helpful but, diverse hobbies and interests are a distinct advantage.- Ability to manage and provide firm boundaries to young people because they will push boundaries better than anyone and they are smarter than you think!- Be creative and able to come up with solutions to help manage behaviours and guide less experienced staff in how to also be able to manage behaviours.- Able to lead shifts with a confident and enthusiastic manner ensure our young people are cared for to the highest standards whilst then being able to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed before completing your shift.- Enable effective supervisions that promote best practices within the home whilst providing a supportive approach for our staff teams.- To contribute to and implement care plans, risk assessments, and action plans, participate in reviews and other meetings as required and ensure LAC documentation is up to date and changed when appropriate.- Ability to plan and organise own workload and help others do the same to achieve improved outcomes for Young People.- Ensures Staff work within the Homes policies, procedures, and Ofsted Quality Standard requirements.So far it might sound like all fun and games and for a large part, it is essentially is! But you will also be required to do the boring bits which include the paperwork that comes with all looked after young people.But do not be intimidated by this As a company, we are striving for the best and we understand that in order to achieve this we listen to our staff and young people. In order to be the best, we believe you must learn from the best and that is why we are dedicated to hiring the best people possible.So, its over to you If you are interested in joining our growing teams, please send an email or give us a call on the following contact details and we will talk you through the next steps! We look forward to hearing from everyone soon! Essential Requirements: 1 years worth of working with young people with some supervisory experience A clear Enhanced DBS check (please let us know if you are on the update service or require a full DBS check) Teamworking Ability to work under pressure Ability to commit to changing and demanding shift patterns. (Sleep-in shifts are required.) Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Desirable Requirements: Driving Licence (or working towards achieving a full license) Emotional and social intelligence Competent IT skills Can-do attitudeJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: 14.50-15.50 per hourBenefits: Casual dress Health & wellbeing programme On-site parkingApplication question(s): Do you have a level 3 or above in Children''s Residential Care?Experience: Residential Children''s Worker: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: Lavender SM 24