Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Score Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Wombourne seeks a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to manage a dedicated team. The role demands experience in children's homes, effective communication skills, and a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The successful candidate will ensure excellent care and aid young people's development, promoting life skills and education. Competitive pay with benefits such as private healthcare and professional training. This is a unique opportunity to work in an 'Outstanding' rated home while supporting young people through their challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Healthcare

Christmas Bonus

Progression Opportunities

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a children's home environment.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility for shift patterns, including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead a passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home.
• Develop and review Ofsted-required paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with young people and professionals.

Skills

Childcare management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Empathy

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team whilst on shift. You will pull from your experience working in children's homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home and second-to-none delivery of care for young people.

Below are the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role:

Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with young people, your colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift‑leading, problem‑solving, and being calm under pressure is vital for a Senior.
• Key‑working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging them to engage in education, activities, and hobbies. Most importantly, readying them for adult life when they leave care.
• Developing and reviewing Ofsted‑required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments, to name a few.
• Following Ofsted's regulations related to Quality Standards and understanding safeguarding policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Understanding the operations of the home regarding Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness and finances.
• 2+ years' experience working specifically within a children's home environment.
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described at the top of the advert, including sleep‑ins.
• A genuine passion for supporting the well‑being and healthy development of young people.

If you are keen to discuss the Senior Children's Residential Support Worker vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn't quite the right fit, please don't hesitate to reach out! Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification.

Join this "Outstanding" Ofsted rated SEMH Children’s Home! This gorgeous home resides in a beautiful village called Wombourne, just 5 miles from Wolverhampton. Home to four young people aged 13-17, the home has been operational since last April and hasn't had a single incident in history. Three of the young people are incredibly settled, in full time education and striving towards personal goals. The fourth young person is new to the home and is working towards integrating into school. The young people greatly enjoy taking walks around country National Trust parks, and days out at theme parks with their Merlin Passes. The organisation is owned and directed by an incredibly experienced Clinical Psychologist with a specialism in working with young people that have experienced severe trauma, neglect, and neurodiversity and pioneered a therapeutic intervention platform employed in schools across the country.

Package & Benefits

• Basic pay: £15.25 - £16 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £66.55 per sleep‑in.
• Estimated package: Earn up to £36,148.80 per annum, based on 8 sleep‑ins per month.
• Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2 per hour after 12 shifts worked.
• Christmas Bonus: Receive up to £600 per year in your November payslip based on Ofsted performance (already outstanding).
• Private Healthcare: via AXA - receive 10 sessions with a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath or acupuncturist, 2x health consultations p.a - skipping the NHS waiting list, up to 80% off dental care and prescription glasses!
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 support with health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues, and more - including 8 sessions of counselling!
• Training & Qualifications: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, therapeutic "PACE" training and more!
• Registration with Ayanay Psychological Accreditation: Training above and beyond the mandatory, professional body membership for advice and protection.
• Progression Opportunities: Real opportunities for progression as the company expands with a second home later this year!
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays. Use 2 days and receive up to 10 days off in a row!