Children's Senior Support Worker

Purosearch Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in duties on rota

On-call payments

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

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

The role requires QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (Level 4/5 desirable), strong safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to manage challenging situations with compassion. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are included, with sleep-ins on a rolling rota.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential.
• QCF Level 4 or Level 5 is desirable.
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care or childcare setting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience with mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise residential care staff.
• Promote high-quality, child-centred care and act as a positive role model.
• Support development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Oversee day-to-day care and activities within the home.
• Monitor and record young people’s progress and wellbeing; support meetings and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Driving licence

21+

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

QCF Level 4/5 desirable

Job description

Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £14.50–£15.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time – 174 hours per month + sleep-ins and on-call duties

Salary & Benefits

• £14.50–£15.00 per hour.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Sleep-in duties from 23:00–07:00 on a 3-week rolling rota.
• Paid on-call duties when required.
• On-call payments of £20 Monday–Thursday and £40 Friday–Sunday.
• Tailored personal development plans and ongoing career progression.
• Specialist training and mentoring from experienced managers.
• Opportunity to progress towards future management roles, including support towards QCF Level 5.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential.
• QCF Level 4 or Level 5 is desirable.
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care or childcare setting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to mentor, motivate and support staff.
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment theory and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to manage challenging situations, resolve conflicts and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Child-centred, compassionate and committed approach to supporting young people.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must be over 21.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and supervision 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 the day-to-day care and activities within the home.
• Monitor and record young people’s progress, significant incidents, behaviour and wellbeing.Support team meetings, training and professional development.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment where young people can thrive.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationships as an important life skill.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to maintain high standards across the home.
• Liaise with social workers, therapists, external agencies and other professionals involved in the care of young people.
• Support continuous improvement and share best practice with the wider team.
• Attend relevant training and maintain professional knowledge and skills.