Senior Support Worker - Ty Banwen

About The Role
Senior Support Worker – Ty Banwen - Treharris - £12.50 to £13.75 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience -  Full time 45.5 Hours per week
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 young people? If so – this is the job for you!

Priority Childcare provides real support from real people. We are focused on the future, and our small and welcoming homes are staffed by teams of supportive carers who build trusting relationships with children and enable them to feel safe, secure, and cared for. We care for children who have support needs associated with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and work with them to help them meet their full potential and transition towards independence.

Set in the Taff Bargoed Valley town of Treharris, Ty Banwen home comes with a spacious garden, where children can enjoy outdoor activities or relax in the sunshine. There are many towns and cities within a short distance from the home, with Merthyr within just 10 miles, and the vibrant city of Cardiff just 30 minutes away.

A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker with Priority Childcare involves:

Act as shift leader
Assist in ensuring service standards are maintained.
Participating in the on-call rota.
Assist in reporting and evidence gathering activities.
Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in assessment, development and review of support and care plans.
Promote and celebrate homes achievements.To be a successful Senior Support Worker with Priority Childcare, you'll need:

Experience in a support environment.
Driving License
QCF level 3 qualified or working towards
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 requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
Here's a glimpse into some of the amazing benefits you can expect:

Eligibility for a “Blue Light Card” for additional discounts at a range of retailers;
‘Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful permanent referral;
Join us for clear career progression and valuable qualifications - 97% of our managers progressed internally;
Health Plan – after probation;If you're passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives, take the first step by clicking 'Apply' today!
Priority Childcare is part of 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.
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