Children's Home Senior Residential Support Worker

Purosearch Ltd.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Annual pay reviews

Career development

Pension scheme

Free DBS and Update Service

Birthday day off

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for a brand-new therapeutic children’s home in Wolverhampton (WV10). You will lead day-to-day care, mentor junior staff, and ensure high standards of safety and nurture for children and young people.

You will contribute to the home’s therapeutic approaches, safeguarding, and wellbeing, with a fixed shift pattern and sleep-in responsibilities. Career progression and training are available.

Qualifications

• Residential care experience
• Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care
• Full UK driving licence
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe and nurturing care to children and young people
• Take a senior role in day-to-day running of the home
• Lead by example and support Residential Support Workers in delivering high standards of care
• Mentor, guide and support colleagues to develop their skills and confidence
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people
• Support delivery of therapeutic, child-centred care
• Follow individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and agreed therapeutic approaches
• Support young people with emotional wellbeing and development
• Respond to challenging situations and support positive behaviour
• Help maintain a stable, homely environment
• Contribute to smooth running of the home and daily routines
• Support safeguarding, records and professional practice
• Participate in fixed shift pattern and sleep-in requirements
• Complete required training and engage in professional development
• Foster a positive, reflective team culture
• Help shape the future of the brand-new therapeutic home

Education

Level 3 in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Children's Home Senior Residential Support Worker

Salary: £15.25–£16.25 per hour, depending on experience
Location: Wolverhampton, WV10
Home Size: 3 Bed EBD Therapeutic Children's Home

Salary & Benefits

• £15.25–£16.25 per hour, depending on experience
• Sleep in payment of £50 per sleep
• Annual pay reviews with structured pay grades linked to training, experience and qualifications
• Sleep-in payments maintained during annual leave
• Fixed 1 on, 3 off – 2 on, 3 off shift pattern
• Full rota provided a year in advance
• 5 full weekends off every 9 weeks
• 3 days off between every shift
• Career development and clear opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Recognition awards and annual company events
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS and Update Service
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop as a leader

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker within children's residential care
• Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Passion for creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people
• Strong understanding of the needs of children and young people in residential care
• Motivated, resilient and positive approach
• Open-minded attitude towards working within a therapeutic environment
• Ability to lead, mentor and support colleagues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and develop as a leader

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe and nurturing care to children and young people
• Take a senior role in the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Lead by example and support Residential Support Workers in delivering high standards of care
• Mentor, guide and support colleagues to develop their skills and confidence
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people
• Support the delivery of therapeutic, child-centred care
• Follow individual care plans, safeguarding procedures and agreed therapeutic approaches
• Support young people with their emotional wellbeing, development and individual needs
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and support positive behaviour
• Help maintain a stable, supportive and homely environment
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home and the effective delivery of daily routines
• Support colleagues to maintain high standards of safeguarding, records and professional practice
• Participate fully in the fixed shift pattern and sleep-in requirements
• Complete required training and engage in ongoing professional development
• Support the development of a positive, reflective and child-focused team culture
• Help shape the future of the brand-new therapeutic children's home