Careers That Count – Help Shape Young Lives Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Across Lancashire and Greater Manchester Salary: £42,739.20 - £45,158.40 per annum - Based on 12 shifts (including sleeps) per month. Other shift patterns are available. We are expanding so join us on our exciting journey: At Prosperity Children’s Service we provide care for vulnerable children and young people across the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area. Our children and young people receive support from a small team of incredible Registered Managers and Support Workers who strive to engage, motivate, and instill confidence and life skills aiming for the best possible outcomes for them. Your key responsibilities as Senior Residential Support Worker: We pride ourselves on our sector-leading provision and our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children and young people we look after. As such, we seek the highest calibre Senior Residential Support Workers to work in our beautiful homes, who truly have a passion for helping children and young people to reach their full potential. As the Senior Residential Support Worker, you will mentor, support and coach new team members and draw upon your experience to manage any challenges that may arise; no two days are the same. For our children you will provide emotional support, establish strong relationships, boundaries, and routines, and create a warm and nurturing home environment. You will promote each child and young person’s needs, champion them, and support them to fulfil their potential. Whether this means getting involved in cooking, sports, outdoor adventures, music, or even getting a manicure, you will engage the children, open them up to new experiences and nurture their self-esteem and confidence. We will train and develop you so you can deliver our therapeutic model to support and care for our children in the best way possible. Prosperity Children’s Services is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area. The successful candidates will have: A good understanding of the Children’s Home Regulations and Quality standards A good understanding of the Ofsted process and good knowledge of all current Children’s Legislation Some knowledge around the needs of children and young people with EBD/SEMH/CSE and the support services required to ensure their needs are fully met Strong communication skills with an ability to lead on shift Good character and integrity with resilience that matches the demands of this challenging role Essential Requirements: Level 3/4 Diploma or equivalent in Children and Young People’s Workforce Full UK Driving Licence Flexibility to work on a rota basis including sleep ins At least 2 years’ experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or have worked in a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour is desirable At least 1 years’ experience of leading shifts in a children’s residential setting is desirable You must undertake our Crisis prevention institute training. This training provides you with fundamental knowledge around understanding trauma, de-escalation techniques, communication skills and safety interventions, inclusive of restrictive holds. Our Staff Benefits include: Aviva Private Health Cover which includes: Free counselling service Online Doctor Eye/Ophthalmic Services Free Medical Cover Death in Service – 3 times salary cover free of charge Blue Light Card Cycle to Work Scheme Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme Christmas Bonus/Vouchers Free Staff Meals across our offices and homes Company vehicles for each home Funded Training Paid Induction Management Development Programme Generous House budgets that fund staff for leisure activities such as cinema, bowling and meals out For those not wanting to work 12 shifts per month the ability to work only 10 shifts per month with appropriate adjustment 25 days paid holidays plus 8 bank holidays – 33 days High quality homes and settings to work at. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic