Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Opportunity: Senior Residential Support Worker,

Children's Home

Our client is a well-established organisation that is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate for the position of Team Leader in one of their children's residential homes. This role offers a very competitive salary, including benefits such as a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts. They specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have experienced early life trauma, neglect, or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

Location: Colne

Salary: Up to £37,000, including sleep-in allowance 

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to the employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service

Main Duties:

• Ensure shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers.
• Safely manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day.
• Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young person using paperless systems and tools.
• Review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation.

Job Requirements:

• Provide positive parenting.
• Possess exceptional communication skills.
• Have a sound working knowledge of current legislation, e.g., Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards).
• Be open-minded, empathetic, and professional in a calm manner.

Essential Requirements:

• Must have a full manual driving licence.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of young people.
• Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.
• Active member of a progressive and committed team.

If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company that prioritises the well-being of children/young people and employees, and if you have the personal passion and drive to make a difference in their lives, then please apply today!

For more information contact Sam: 0113 543 4342 or Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk