At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support to children in a residential home.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on child-centred care and positive outcomes.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £31,720 plus additional payments for sleep-ins and on-call duties.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in child care and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31720 - 31720 £ per year.
Location: Stanley, County Durham
Reports To: Registered Manager / Deputy Manager
Salary: Starting at £31,720 per annum with additional sleep in payment and on call where relevant.
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, including shifts Monday - Sunday, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, with potential of participating with on-call duties as required.
Job Purpose: To provide high-quality, child-centred care and support to children and young people living in a solo residential home. The Senior Residential Support Worker will lead shifts, promote positive outcomes, safeguard children, support staff development, and ensure the home operates in accordance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Child-Centred Care
- Build positive, trusting, and therapeutic relationships with the child.
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment that promotes emotional well-being and stability.
- Support the child in developing independence, resilience, social skills, and life skills.
- Implement and monitor care plans, risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and placement objectives.
