Location: Newcastle
Salary: £14.60 - £15.60 per hour (depending on experience)
Sleeps: £60 per sleep
Hours: Average 38 hours per week (typically 24-hour shift pattern with sleep-ins)
Holiday: 28 days per year (increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days per year)
Benefits: Company pension scheme, ongoing training and development opportunities
About Us:
Are you ready to be part of something different? We're not just opening another residential care home — we're opening a place where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to challenge the status quo, disrupt traditional care methods, and create a nurturing environment where children can grow, thrive, and feel safe. We believe in doing things differently because we know the difference it makes in a child’s life.
We are seeking Senior Residential Support Workers to join our team in Newcastle. This is your chance to make a real impact on children's lives. With tailored support, a passionate team, and a dynamic work environment, you’ll be part of something truly special.
Senior Residential Support Worker Responsibilities:
* Provide Outstanding Care: Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
* Daily Support: Assist with everyday routines, from school runs to meal preparation, helping children to build essential life skills and confidence.
* Build Relationships: Foster strong, positive relationships with the children in your care, creating a homely and supportive atmosphere.
* Promote Positive Behaviors: Use therapeutic and nurturing approaches to manage challenging behaviors, helping children develop resilience and coping mechanisms.
* Safeguarding: Follow all safeguarding procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of the children is always the top priority.
* Engagement in Activities: Support the children in educational, recreational, and leisure activities, encouraging their development and integration into the community.
* Leadership & Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to junior staff, acting as a role model and leading by example.
* Key Worker Role: Take the lead in developing and overseeing individualized care plans for the children, coordinating with external agencies, families, and professionals.
* Risk Management: Identify and manage risks within the home, implementing effective strategies to promote safety and well-being.
* Shift Leadership: Take charge of the home during shifts, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care delivery at all times.
Why Join Us?
* Make a Real Impact: You will have the opportunity to transform the lives of vulnerable children, supporting them through their journey and helping them build a brighter future.
* Challenge the Status Quo: We're committed to doing things differently, offering innovative, child-centric care that truly focuses on each child’s unique needs.
* Continuous Learning & Growth: We believe in investing in our team. You’ll receive comprehensive training, development opportunities, and support in gaining professional qualifications.
* Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where everyone is empowered to contribute and grow.
* Work-Life Balance: Our shift pattern provides regular time off, with 24-hour shifts followed by 2 days off.
What We’re Looking For:
* At least 2 years of experience working with children in a residential care setting.
* A genuine desire to help children build better futures, with a nurturing, caring, and empathetic approach.
* Flexibility to work 24-hour shifts, including sleep-ins.
* Previous experience in a leadership or key worker role is desirable.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and therapeutic care.
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Children and Young People's Workforce, with the willingness to work towards higher qualifications.
* Full clean UK Driving licence.
Working Hours & Sleep-In Details:
* Our shift pattern is typically 24 hours on (7:00 AM - 10:30 PM) followed by a sleep-in from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. You’ll then finish your shift by 7:30 AM, and enjoy 2 days off.
* You’ll average 10 sleep-ins per month
Join Us:
If you’re passionate about making a difference, ready to challenge traditional methods, and want to be part of a care home that’s all about the children, then we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to be part of a growing, innovative team where you can truly make an impact.
Apply today to start a fulfilling career with us!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.60-£15.60 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 48 per week
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