Senior Residential Child Care Worker – Doncaster
Salary: up to £31,320 basic
Location: Doncaster, DN11
Home: NEW 3 Bed EBD
Hours: 174 hours per month | Sleep-ins 23:00–07:00 on a 3-week rolling rota
Salary & Benefits
- £14.50–£15.00 per hour
- Paid sleep-ins at £71.28
- Paid on-call duties: £20 Monday–Thursday and £40 Friday–Sunday
- Tailored personal development plans
- Progression opportunities, including support towards QCF Level 4 and Level 5
- Mentoring and specialist training to support progression into management
- Opportunities to develop towards future Registered Manager roles
What We're Looking For
- QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential)
- QCF Level 4 or Level 5 (desirable)
- Experience working with children and young people in residential care or childcare
- At least 1 year of relevant residential experience
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate colleagues
- Good understanding of child development, attachment and trauma-informed care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding procedures
- Ability to manage crises, resolve conflict and make sound decisions under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable approach to shift work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Full UK driving licence
- Applicants must be aged 21 or over
- Legal right to work in the UK
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and mentoring to residential care staff
- Act as a positive role model and promote high-quality, child-centred care
- Support the development and implementation of individual care plans and support strategies
- Oversee day-to-day care, activities and routines within the home
- Monitor and record young people's progress, behaviour, wellbeing and significant incidents
- Support team meetings, training and professional development
- Create a positive, therapeutic and inclusive environment where young people feel safe and supported
- Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationship skills
- Implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions
- Work with external professionals, therapists and agencies to meet young people's needs
- Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment and health & safety procedures are followed
- Maintain high standards of care, compliance and record keeping
- Keep up to date with best practice and developments in residential childcare
- Attend relevant training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills
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