Job title:
Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home
Salary:
£35,120 starting salary.
Shift Patterns:
48 hours shifts with the occasional 24-hour (depending on rota; rota confirmed 6 months in advance)
Sleep Ins:
Yes / Essential; 8 to 10 per month
On-Call Duties:
Yes
Working Hours:
165 per month
Driver Required:
Yes / Essential
Qualifications Required:
Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare
Experience Required:
Yes, 1 Year within Children’s Residential Childcare
About the company:
Culture, Culture, Culture
A long-standing family business with over 15 homes that prides itself on providing Outstanding care to its YPs and taking care of the staff team. The company promotes work-life balance, having the rota’s completed 6 months in advance.
Established in 2004 and have since grown organically and safely, to provide only Ofsted rated Outstanding or Good 2021/2022, with 66% of the homes Outstanding.
The company upholds the values and principles of good parenting, aiming to achieve this by promoting an understanding of a young person’s perspective.
The Homes:
All of the homes are carefully selected to be close to all the necessary amenities and services, encouraging children to be a part of the society in which they live.
Homes are immaculately decorated and furnished, creating a real sense of comfort, security, and positivity.
Who we are looking for:
A caring and committed individual to help change the lives of children who require our help. An individual who understands Children’s Residential and is ready to embark on a long-term career while working with the company to obtain their Level 5 with the view to move into management.
Someone who knows it requires resilience and that there are ‘good’ days and ‘bad’ days. Someone who likes working in a team, coming together for the good and love of helping the YPs and each other.
The day-to-day requirements:
What you will be doing…
You will be changing a child’s life by providing one-to-one therapeutic care for children aged 6-17 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times.
You must be driven to ensure that the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.
You will be participating in the day-to-day operation & duties of the home and ensuring all of the documentation required is completed accurately.
The company will aid you in creating a positive environment in the home, enabling the children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives.
You will be supporting the children on social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations.
To achieve this high level of care, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs met.
Benefits beyond the Salary:
* Eligibility to enrol on Management development programmes following a successful probation period.
* Comprehensive onboarding and training plan in a variety of disciplines.
* 33 days holiday
* Wellness programme.
* Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house.
* Employee Counselling Service & Wellbeing and Advice.
* Monthly supervision with your manager.
* 24/7 access to support by Management
* Regular Team Meetings.
* Awards with company events.
Financial Rewards:
* Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grading systems.
* Uncapped overtime.
* Fully funded enhanced DBS.
* Funded mandatory Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce.
* Level 5 in Leadership and Management – fully funded
* Blue light discount card eligibility.
* Overtime Enhancement Scheme.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, and meet the qualifications for this role, you are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact for more information.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam at:
Phone: 01423 393 019
Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk
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