Children's Residential Senior Support Worker (DE21)

Children’s Residential Senior Support Worker  
Derbyshire, DE21
£25,563 - £28,080 Per Annum Plus Sleep in Allowances

We have an exciting opportunity to work with an organization that changes young people’s lives positively but providing domestic, learning and life support for better lives and ensure they have the same opportunities as everyone else!

We are looking for people who are experienced in working with children and young people between the ages of 8 and 18 years to work as Senior Residential Workers at a home based in Derbyshire, DE21

You would be responsible for overseeing a team of support workers and supporting the manager to provide day-to-day care for young people.

You will be supporting young people with activities and education as well as supporting them to navigate meetings and reports required during their time in residential care.

Working with a therapeutic approach you will support the team to work within legal parameters while following company policies and procedures to ensure the home is kept to a high standard.

You will be asked to partake in continuous learning and ongoing training that will aid in the safeguarding and support of young people.

Leading the shift, you will ensure the young people are safe and engaged and you will support your team to enable the young people to lead fulfilled lives.

Duties:

Providing day-to day care to the young people within the home
Provide domestic and educational support and be there to support in activities
Contribute to the development of the young people to reach their goals and succeed
Be aware of safeguarding issues and look out and report signs as required
Attend meetings about the young people and provide information as required
Ensure the young people are attending education and ensure they attend other planned meetings and appointment
Develop care plans and maintain records accurately
Administrative duties: report writing, reviews, progress and Incident reports
Support the manager with inducting and mentoring staff
Build great working relationships and contribute to your team’s progression
Observe and communicate effectively at all times  
To be considered for the role you require the following:

Experience of working with young people between the approximate ages of 12yrs to 17yrs
Experience of working with challenging behaviours.
Experience of working with ASC, mental health and or EBD is Desirable.
Must hold minimum of NVQ Level 3 in caring for Children & Young People or equivalent
Knowledge of safeguarding and problems young people can face.
Experience of shift leading or working in a supervisory capacity
Experience of completing LAC reports and attending external meetings
Able to remain calm under pressure
Excellent admin skills & verbal and written communication skills
Food Hygiene, health & safety and safeguarding training are desirable – however these will be provided.
Driving Licence.
Salary & Extra Payments:
The role is £25,563 - £28,080 Per Annum Plus Sleep in Allowances. On average you will do 6-10 sleep in shifts per month

Benefits:

Paid Christmas party
Extra 8 hours annual leave for your birthday
Company pension scheme
Paid face-to-face training
Probation bonus
Annual appraisal bonus
Ofsted Bonus
Payment for referring a friend (Paid after they have completed their first shift)
Employment assistance scheme
Over time rate of £2.50 extra per hour after 160hrs per month
Sleep ins at £50 per night
If you want to make a difference in young people lives and have the necessary experience, then this is a fantastic opportunity … so apply now!
 
Please call (phone number removed) for further information or email a copy of your CV to (url removed) and we will contact you straight away

Location: Morley, GB

Posted Date: 11/13/2024