Job DescriptionPlease ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Senior Support Worker (SSW)Hill House School- Lymington, Hampshire42 hours per week32,497.92 per annumWe are now recruiting for experienced Senior Support Workers to offer support and encouragement to young people in a variety of settings including classroom, education and off-site activities.This role involves enabling our young people to develop by providing physical and emotional support. The role is about working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. Important qualities of this role are being a good role model and conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst on duty or representing the company at outside events. To be a mentor to Support Workers.The School:Hill House School is a registered education provision for students aged 11 19 years old. We offer 52 week residential care for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism, severe learning difficulties and associated behaviours.Cambian Hill House School and Residential provision is located in the village of Boldre with nearby seaside resort Lymington, benefiting from ready to access countryside, the coast and a small town. They have recently been rated 'OUTSTANDING' by Ofsted and are the flagship One Planet Living school for Cambian Group.Person Specification:Qualification Level 3 QCF certificate in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualificationMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo build positive and professional relationships with the young people, other staff at your establishment and throughout the Group and disengage from these appropriatelyTo do everything possible to maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in, this will involve domestic dutiesKnow and actively promote young peoples specific needs and help meet those needs in the most appropriate way following all relevant policies and proceduresTo assist young people with their medical and welfare needs, and to report as required. To administer needs to residents and be a part of the medical audit process as required. To monitor young peoples condition by checking temperatures, respiration, weight and contribute to all linked record keeping in the Master Care PlanTo help our young people to maintain their personal cleanliness, general hygiene and appearance; this may include intimate careinvasive care as required when trainedTo keep up to date with and actively promote a variety of all communication/information systemsTo attend and take an active part in meetings as appropriateDo everything possible to safeguard our young people from any form of abuse from staff, visitors or each otherWhy work for us:Competitive salaryOpportunity to progress in your careerTraining opportunities either face to face or onlineWellbeing - your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you needYou will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this roleSupportive management and senior leadsWe offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providersCambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Caretech is an equal opportunities employer.Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. xjdpvnf As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
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Senior Support Worker