Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Senior Support Workers for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Step Down/Supported Living Service in Lancashire.
Duties:
- We are looking for experienced, passionate and patient Support Workers.
- The successful Support Worker will work as part of the team in the provision of care and support services with behaviours that may challenge.
- As a Support Worker you will also need to be proactive in completing regular supervisions with staff and set a leading example of good practice.
- You will act as a keyworker for a child, to ensure that their support plans are always kept up to date and their individual needs are being met.
- You will recognise and respond to the effects of mental health struggles, abuse, deprivation, trauma, and the environment on children's functioning.
Person Specification
- Experience working within Child and Adolescent Service (CAMHS).
- Experience working as a Senior Support Worker within CAMHS or Mental Health.
- Strong communication and engagement skills with children.
- You will have caring and empathetic attitude with a genuine interest in the rights and welfare of children.
- Transferable fully enhanced DBS
- NVQ Level 2 would be desirable.
Interested, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.