Senior Support Worker

About the Company

The Lighthouse Children's Home provides care for children with autism and learning disabilities and is based in Raynes Park, SW London. Built on a culture of respect and fun, we are a family-run business now looking to welcome some fresh faces to our tight-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with team leadership
• Carrying out risk assessments and updating care plans
• Administering medication
• Providing quality and consistent care to help meet social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Supporting young people to do their favourite things and to try new activities
• Promoting child safety and welfare and working with relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Relevant experience working in a supportive role
• Willingness to undertake personal care
• Confidence working with challenging behaviour
• Genuine interest in childcare
• 1 year of experience as a Senior or Team Leader including shift leading, medication, and staff supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma
• Experience in specialist care for children with autism, learning disabilities, or complex backgrounds

Benefits

• Flexible hours with paid overtime
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Health cash plan offering reimbursements for everyday healthcare costs
• Access to free counselling support 24/7 365 days a year
• Generous loyalty bonus scheme
• Travel loan to help manage commute costs
• Fully-funded specialist in-house training