Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Prescot
Salary: £12.50 per hour unqualified / £13.00 per hour qualified at Level 3
Fantastic benefits package, private medical insurance, company pension, referral programme, generous annual leave, comprehensive on-going training!
We are currently recruiting for Senior Residential Support Workers to join our highly reputable client at their children's residential service in Prescot. This is a full time, permanent position with up to 2 sleep ins per week.
Responsibilities
Provide support and direction to Support Workers, including formal 1-1 supervision
Rota management to ensure consistent shift cover
Support management in all aspects of the day to day running of the service
To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person
Build and maintain positive and trusting relationships
Engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with Company policies and procedures
Observe and assess behaviours
To engage in and supervise day to day care practices
To develop and maintain professional relationships with families and other agencies
Support children and young people to develop life skills and promote independence
Requirements
Ideally NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent or willing to work towards this with an ongoing interest in personal development
It is essential you have a minimum of 12 month's experience of child care work in a relevant setting for example nursery nurse, schools, community family support, children's residential or similar with a solid understanding of safeguarding
It is essential you have experience managing conflict and challenging behaviours
Good knowledge and understanding of Ofsted regulations
Ability to offer advice and support to support staff
If this is of interest to you, APPLY TODAY