Senior Residential Support Worker Childrens Home
Location: Wigan
Salary: £14.20 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-time
Role: Senior Residential Support Worker
We are currently recruiting for experienced Senior Residential Support Workers to join childrens residential homes across St Helens and Wigan.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to take the next step in their career.
The role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people aged 818. You will help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment while supporting young people with their emotional, social and practical development.
You will also take a lead role within the home, supporting the wider staff team and helping to ensure care is delivered in line with individual care plans and safeguarding requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Providing high-quality care and support to children and young people
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and development
- Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
- Acting as a positive role model
- Supporting staff within the home and providing guidance when required
- Completing accurate records, reports and handovers
- Following safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Working alongside managers and external professionals
- Promoting independence and helping young people develop life skills
- Taking responsibility for the home and young people during shifts when required
About you
- Previous experience working within a childrens residential setting
- Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs and/or challenging behaviour
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- A professional and resilient approach
- The confidence to take responsibility and lead by example
- A Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or equivalent is desirable
Whats on offer?
- £14.20 per hour
- £50 per sleep-in
- Full-time employment
- Opportunity to progress within the organisation
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive working environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people
Salary: £14 – £15/hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
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