Esland Group

The role of a senior support worker will involve: Contributing to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation. You will form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies. All staff must ensure that the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhering to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the young people to participate as appropriate. Good quality records must be maintained, with supervision and advice from shift leaders and managers. Maintaining and promoting residential care work to high levels of professionalism expected by Esland and Ofsted. Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person is key, as well as assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Programs. We must meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximise opportunities for their development. As a senior, you will provide support to the deputy/manager of the home whilst on shift and perform senior duties as directed.