Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Apply for the Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker role at Ford Family Trust located in Pontefract.

Contract

Full‑time, permanent.

Salary

Unqualified: Base salary £27,519.96, potential total up to £32,919.96.
Qualified (Level 5 Diploma or equivalent): Base salary £28,128.36, potential total up to £33,528.36.

Hours

39 hours per week – shift pattern with sleep‑in duties required around a flexible rota.

Responsibilities

• Complete key domestic duties to maintain a homely environment.
• Encourage young people’s development by planning, organising and participating in activities.
• Safeguard and protect each young person in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018; assess needs and contribute to care and risk plans.
• Establish positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Manage behaviour positively and assertively as specified by care and risk management plans.
• Consult with young people to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Motivate and assist young people in developing positive networks with adults, peers and families.
• Participate in the development, implementation and review of care packages through team meetings and supervision.
• Attend child care reviews and, where necessary, advocate for the Young Person.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Commitment to a 24/7 role, including weekends and bank holidays; undertake sleep‑in duties as part of a flexible rota.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people.
• Self‑initiative and high accuracy in record keeping.
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive team player.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Daily record completion to meet statutory and policy requirements.
• Empathetic nature and strong oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people.

Benefits

• Pay increase after successful probation.
• Additional pay for Bank Holidays.
• Short‑notice sickness cover bonus £30.
• Sleep‑in allowance £45 per night; average 8‑10 sleeps per month on a full‑time contract.
• Free meals on shift.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Annual leave loyalty scheme.
• Annual bonus reward for loyalty and commitment.
• Company contributory pension scheme after qualifying period.
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Compliance

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.