Senior Residential Child Care Worker
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £14.50–£15.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time – 174 hours per month + sleep-ins and on-call duties
Salary & Benefits
- £14.50–£15.00 per hour.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Sleep-in duties from 23:00–07:00 on a 3-week rolling rota.
- Paid on-call duties when required.
- On-call payments of £20 Monday–Thursday and £40 Friday–Sunday.
- Tailored personal development plans and ongoing career progression.
- Specialist training and mentoring from experienced managers.
- Opportunity to progress towards future management roles, including support towards QCF Level 5.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential.
- QCF Level 4 or Level 5 is desirable.
- Experience working with children and young people in a residential care or childcare setting.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to mentor, motivate and support staff.
- Strong understanding of child development, attachment theory and trauma-informed care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding procedures.
- Ability to manage challenging situations, resolve conflicts and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Child-centred, compassionate and committed approach to supporting young people.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Applicants must be over 21.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and supervision 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 the day-to-day care and activities within the home.
- Monitor and record young people’s progress, significant incidents, behaviour and wellbeing.Support team meetings, training and professional development.
- Promote a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment where young people can thrive.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationships as an important life skill.
- Implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
- Work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to maintain high standards across the home.
- Liaise with social workers, therapists, external agencies and other professionals involved in the care of young people.
- Support continuous improvement and share best practice with the wider team.
- Attend relevant training and maintain professional knowledge and skills.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Children's Senior Support Worker in Doncaster employer: Purosearch Ltd
Join a leading primary care organisation in Dudley, where innovation meets compassionate healthcare. As a Salaried GP, you'll benefit from flexible working patterns, a competitive sessional rate, and the support of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, all while contributing to meaningful patient care and service development. With ample opportunities for professional growth within a large NHS-focused provider network, this role offers a rewarding career path in a modern and collaborative environment.
