Childrens Residential Support Worker

JM Workforce Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Northampton is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to ensure high standards of care for children in a residential setting. Responsibilities include managing shifts, ensuring safety, and providing support to the care team. Candidates must have a Level 3/4 qualification in Residential Childcare and a passion for supporting children. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bespoke training package

Private Healthcare Contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Active member of a committed team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and lead shifts for the children.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
• Conduct regular key working sessions.

Skills

Passion for supporting children and young people

Effective communication

Flexibility and creativity

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Northampton to recruit a Children's Residential Support Worker for a new Children's home provider.

Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Residential Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.

• Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.

• Conduct regular key working sessions with the young people.

• Sleep overnight at the home as required.

• Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.

• Ensure shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers.

• Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.

• Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.

• Review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation.

• Undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package.

• Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.

• Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model.

• Work with young people using positive support strategies, including de-escalation tools and techniques taught through in-house training (PRICE).

Job Requirements:

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (Essential)

• Full UK Driving License

• Clean DBS

• Commitment to ongoing professional development to support the needs of our young people.

• Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.

• Active member of a progressive and committed team.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary - £13.50 - £14.50 per hour, plus sleep-in allowance

• Bespoke training package

• Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

• Private Healthcare Contribution

• Employee Assistance Programme

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week

Additional pay:

• Loyalty bonus

• Performance bonus

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Company pension

• Discounted or free food

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Private medical insurance

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Night shift

• Overtime

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

• Level 3/4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person