Senior Residential Support Worker

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our client’s children’s residential homes. Our client takes EBD Referrals and the YPs are 6 to 17 on Admission., They specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect, or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The 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

What you will be expected to do:

• Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers

• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures

• To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day

• To provide reports and documentation that reflect the progress of the young person, using our paperless systems and tools

• To review the young people’s care plans and other associated documentation

Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care is desirable

Experience: A t least 1 years’ experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years, * To provide positive parenting

• To have exceptional communication skills

• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)

• To be open-minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner

Essential Requirements:

• Must have a full manual driving licence

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

• Be willing to participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of our young people

• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people

• To be an active member of the team and be committed to working in unison

Our client is a rapidly expanding organisation currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits, including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts.

El Whittaker || 01423393127 || Email: el@sgscare.co.uk