At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team in delivering exceptional care for children in a residential setting.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on creating a safe and nurturing environment for young people.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential care and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Cheshire (with flexibility to support neighbouring services as required)
Purpose of the Job
To engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with company policies and procedures. To maintain good professional practices in accordance with the Quality Standards for children's homes and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. To help create a positive, safe, healthy, and educational environment for each child in our care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Support: Provide daily support, direction, and formal 1-1 supervision to Support Workers. Assist with rota management to ensure consistent shift cover, and confidently challenge and manage staff performance issues.
- Care Planning & Records: Contribute to the delivery of effective individual care plans, risk assessments, and other essential records. Maintain high-quality daily logs with guidance from Team Leaders, the Deputy, and the Homes Manager.
- Child Safeguarding & Advocacy: Ensure all children are actively safeguarded. Seek out and act upon the views, wishes, and feelings of the children whenever appropriate.
- Therapeutic Support: Understand the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), supporting children through behaviours that challenge.
- Daily Home Operations: Keep the home clean, tidy, and safe, encouraging the children to participate in domestic duties. Prepare and cook nutritious meals that respect dietary and cultural needs.
- Independence & Life Skills: Support young people to develop practical life skills, promoting their long-term independence.
- Community & Transport: Safely transport young people to activities, education, and external appointments.
- Rota Flexibility: Complete "sleep-in" duties on a rota basis and maintain flexible working hours to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays (including the Christmas period).
Required Experience and Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of 12 months of experience working in a residential children's home or a highly similar care setting.
- Proven ability to manage conflict and challenging behaviour effectively.
- Strong skills in maintaining, planning, and prioritising home records to a high standard.
- High level of applied literacy and numeracy, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to offer advice, support, and formal 1-1 supervision to junior staff, helping to develop their knowledge.
- Readiness to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins as required by the rota.
- UK Driving Licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- A good level of applied literacy and numeracy.
- Commitment to actively work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification relevant to the role.
Desirable
- A relevant care qualification, such as an NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
Senior Support Worker in Wallasey employer: Randstad Care
Randstad Care is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both clients and employees. With flexible schedules and opportunities for professional growth, you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support while enjoying competitive pay rates in the beautiful locations of Tayport, St Andrews, and Cupar.
