Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Premier Care Recruitment Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Cannock seeks a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to manage the daily operations in a residential home for young people. Responsibilities include completing care plans and supporting a team to meet needs. Candidates must have relevant experience and a full UK driving licence. The role offers competitive pay and routes for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Mentoring programme

Qualifications

• Must have experience of supporting vulnerable young people in a UK based residential setting.
• Minimum of 1 years' UK based children's residential care experience.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the home day to day.
• Liaise with the Manager to ensure paperwork and care plans are completed.
• Support the team to meet young people's needs.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable young people

Leadership skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Level 3 qualification in children's care

Equivalent qualification or working towards

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in our Children's residential home based in Cannock for up to 2 young people aged 8-18 with challenging behaviours and ADHD.

Responsibilities

The role of Senior ensures the smooth running of the home day to day, liaising with the Manager to ensure all paperwork and care plans are completed in line with Ofsted regulations and taking part in any meetings required. This will give you the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and help and support the team to ensure our young people's needs are met and exceeded.

Qualifications

Must have experience of supporting vulnerable young people in a UK based residential setting, a minimum of 1 years' UK based children's residential care experience, a level 3 qualification or equivalent (or currently working towards) and a full UK driving licence.

Eligibility & Sponsorship

Please do not apply unless you have UK based experience working in a residential setting as you will not be considered for the role. Please note, there is no sponsorship available for this position now or in the future.

Working Hours & Stays

Shifts will be usually 2 on 4 off and will be expected to complete up to 10 sleeps per month, must be flexible and willing to work some weekends and Bank Holidays as per the rota, which will be available in advance to ensure you have the perfect work/life balance.

Salary & Bonus

Salary for the role is over £34,000 per annum, this is based on 40 hours per week at £14 per hour plus a sleep bonus of £50 per completed sleep.

Career Development

We can also offer a route to Senior Management with our mentoring programme and training which has provided us with many of our Registered Managers we currently have and have contributed to the fantastic outcomes we achieve with our young people.

About Us

For many years we have been a leading and respected provider of care for many young people and have provided them with a fantastic environment and smooth transition into adulthood, helping them gain confidence along the way if you feel you could contribute to this then do get in touch and we can offer you a new role with a company that values and supports our brilliant team.