Job Description
Senior Support Worker - Children`s Residential Home
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have a genuine empathy for those facing challenges and a desire to support them in achieving their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Team Leader to join our team in providing exceptional care to children and young people in a residential setting.
In this role, you will:
" Provide direct support to our residents, helping them achieve their goals and ambitions.
" Build strong relationships with young people and encourage their participation in home activities.
" Offer supervision, advice, and guidance to other staff members.
" Work collaboratively with external agencies like Local Authorities and Health/Social Care professionals.
" Conduct formal key work sessions and produce reports.
" Ensure the effective safeguarding of all residents.
" Support young people with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and appointments.
What you`ll need:
" Experience working in a children and young adult residential environment.
" Understanding of relevant legislation for childcare.
" Experience working with young people facing social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties.
" Full driving license and own transport (preferred).
" Ability to work at least 3 shifts per week, including sleep-ins.
" Enhanced DBS Certificate (preferred).
" Level 3, 4 or 5 Residential Childcare Qualification (required).
What we offer:
" Competitive salary starting at £14.00 per hour.
" Shift patterns of 1 day on, 2 days off, with 10-11 shifts per month.
" £60 per night for sleep-ins and £35 per night for on-call cover.
" Regular training, appraisals, and supervision.
" Funded formal training opportunities.
" Employee of the month incentives, pay increments, and team building activities.
" Casual dress
Apply Now! Contact us today on 0121 480 8217 to speak to Adil to discuss this exciting opportunity and learn more about how you can join this leading organisation.
Brook Street Social Care
We look forward to hearing from you!
Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.