Senior Children's Residential Care Worker

Purosearch Ltd.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payment (£50 per sleep)

Annual pay reviews with structured pay

Sleep-in payments during annual leave

Full rota provided a year in advance

Career development and progression

Training and leadership development

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid birthday day off

Pension scheme

Free DBS and Update Service

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children\'s Home Senior Residential Support Worker in Wolverhampton to lead day-to-day care at a new therapeutic home. You will provide high-quality, safe, nurturing care and support the development of a positive team culture.

The role requires Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or Health & Social Care, driving licence, and experience in residential care. Sleep-in shifts and progression opportunities are available, with a structured pay grade and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to lead, mentor and support colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and develop as a leader.

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.

Skills

Residential care experience

Communication skills

Safeguarding commitment

Leadership potential

Education

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

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