At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead shifts and provide high-quality care for children and young people.
- Company: A dedicated organisation providing nurturing residential care in Greenwich.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a chance to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Services and experience with emotional needs.
The predicted salary is between 28176 - 32240 £ per year.
- Senior Residential Support Worker
- Reports to: Registered Manager
- Travel: Occasional
Our client provides high-quality residential care for children and young people in the London Borough of Greenwich.
The organisation is committed to delivering safe, nurturing and child-centred care, supporting each young person to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
Working in partnership with families, local authorities and other professionals, our client aims to provide stable, supportive environments that enable children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
Role Purpose
To support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, child-centred residential care for children and young people.
The Senior Residential Support Worker will lead shifts, supervise and support the staff team, and ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment that promotes positive outcomes.
The role combines hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations and organisational policies.
- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home in line with organisational policies and Children's Homes Regulations.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, ensuring their needs remain at the centre of all decisions.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support in accordance with individual care plans.
- Supervise, mentor and support Residential Support Workers, contributing to inductions, supervisions and ongoing development.
- Promote positive behaviour support and role model professional practice.
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, key working and reviews to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Build effective relationships with families, social workers, education providers and other professionals.
- Ensure accurate record keeping, reporting and completion of required documentation and audits.
- Support medication management, health and safety compliance and the maintenance of a safe, clean and welcoming home environment.
- Assist the Registered Manager and provide leadership in the absence of the Deputy Manager, as required.
- Participate in training, supervision, team meetings and on-call duties where applicable.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with safeguarding requirements, relevant legislation and organisational policies.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience working with children and young people, including those with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Experience managing behaviours that may challenge.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to lead shifts, prioritise workloads and support colleagues.
- Good written and IT skills.
- Willingness to undertake on-call duties where required.
Desirable
- Minimum of 12 months' experience in a children's residential setting.
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
- Flexible approach to working shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- General
- This job description outlines the main duties of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive.
Responsibilities may change to meet the needs of the service and the children and young people it supports.
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