Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Cannock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Cannock. This role involves supporting young people aged 8-18 in a residential setting, focusing on their emotional and social development. You will lead a team, train staff, and ensure a safe and nurturing environment. With a commitment to quality care, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to make a difference, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training package

Career development opportunities

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker in a residential setting is essential.
• Must be a driver and over the age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to engage in activities and take responsibility.
• Support the manager by training and mentoring staff.
• Maintain a safe and homely environment for the young people.

Skills

Experience in children's residential support

Ability to deal with challenging behaviors

Mentoring and training staff

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, Cannock

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Location:

Cannock, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

0185d8525731

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a Children's Residential Support Worker looking for a step up to senior?

Or are you already a senior looking for a new opportunity to join an organisation that focuses on quality care and the very best outcomes for the young people they support?

I have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker, or Senior Support Worker to join a small children's residential service in Cannock supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 in the health and social care sector

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car**

Location: Cannock

Hours: Full time

As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• Support the manager and deputy by training and mentoring staff
• Leading a shift and a staff team in a friendly and professional manner
• To keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• To be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives such as Psychologists.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviorally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

Requirements of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker in a residential setting is essential
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable
• You must be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
• You must be over the age of 21

Benefits of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

• 28 days annual leave, company pension scheme plus a great benefits package
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

If this position sounds of interest, please click "Apply" we look forward to hearing from you!