Children's Home Senior Support Worker

Purosearch Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored personal development plans

Progression opportunities toward QCF 4

Mentoring and specialist training

Future Registered Manager progression

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to lead shifts, provide guidance and mentoring to care staff, and deliver high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting.

You will implement care plans, monitor progress, work with external professionals, and ensure safeguarding, risk assessment and recording standards are met. A QCF Level 3 is essential with progression toward Level 4/5.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential.
• At least 1 year of relevant residential experience.
• Full UK driving licence and eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and mentoring to residential care staff.
• Promote high-quality, child-centred care and act as a positive role model.
• Develop, implement and monitor individual care plans and strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day care, activities and routines within the home.
• Monitor progress, behaviour and safeguarding concerns and document incidents.
• Support training and professional development for the team.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Crisis management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

QCF Level 4 or Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Senior Residential Child Care Worker – Doncaster

Salary: up to £31,320 basic
Location: Doncaster, DN11
Home: NEW 3 Bed EBD
Hours: 174 hours per month | Sleep-ins 23:00–07:00 on a 3-week rolling rota

Salary & Benefits

• £14.50–£15.00 per hour
• Paid sleep-ins at £71.28
• Paid on-call duties: £20 Monday–Thursday and £40 Friday–Sunday
• Tailored personal development plans
• Progression opportunities, including support towards QCF Level 4 and Level 5
• Mentoring and specialist training to support progression into management
• Opportunities to develop towards future Registered Manager roles

What We're Looking For

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential)
• QCF Level 4 or Level 5 (desirable)
• Experience working with children and young people in residential care or childcare
• At least 1 year of relevant residential experience
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate colleagues
• Good understanding of child development, attachment and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to manage crises, resolve conflict and make sound decisions under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable approach to shift work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Full UK driving licence
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over
• Legal right to work in the UK

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and mentoring to residential care staff
• Act as a positive role model and promote high-quality, child-centred care
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans and support strategies
• Oversee day-to-day care, activities and routines within the home
• Monitor and record young people's progress, behaviour, wellbeing and significant incidents
• Support team meetings, training and professional development
• Create a positive, therapeutic and inclusive environment where young people feel safe and supported
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationship skills
• Implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions
• Work with external professionals, therapists and agencies to meet young people's needs
• Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment and health & safety procedures are followed
• Maintain high standards of care, compliance and record keeping
• Keep up to date with best practice and developments in residential childcare
• Attend relevant training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills