Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

JR United Kingdom; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's care is seeking compassionate shift leaders to support young people in their daily lives. This rewarding role involves ensuring the wellbeing of children, supervising staff, and building meaningful relationships. The organization offers an extensive training program, generous holiday, and various benefits, including bonuses for attendance and referrals. If you have a genuine care for young people and want to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday annually

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance and wellbeing tools

Medical cover reimbursements

Meals provided during shifts

Referral bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to help others.
• Genuine care and empathy for young people and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth daily operations of the home and support young people’s wellbeing.
• Support and supervise staff team, stepping in as deputy for the Team Leaders when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Leadership

Resilience

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

£33,190 - £37,462 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s daily life, supporting them through their highs and lows. Our shift leaders help young people regain their childhood and develop into well-rounded adults. This role offers rewarding moments, including small victories that make a big difference.

Our homes cater to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for the best outcomes. Our shift leaders are motivated by making positive changes, celebrating even the smallest successes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth daily operations of the home and support young people’s wellbeing.
• Support and supervise staff team, stepping in as deputy for the Team Leaders when needed.
• Build relationships with young people, demonstrating compassion, resilience, and leadership.

What We Offer

• Salary: Base salary of £30,030 - £34,302
• Bonuses: Up to 4 sleep ins per month paid at £80 each, £1,400 Attendance Allowance (subject to good attendance), £1,000 Welcome Bonus after probation, and £1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months.
• Training: 4-week induction at our Care Academy.
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday annually.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for promotion and participation in our ‘Aspire’ management programme.
• Benefits: Flexible benefits including increased/decreased holiday, pension, and life insurance options.
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance and wellbeing tools.
• Medical Cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts.
• Meals: Provided during shifts.
• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped working environments.
• Referral Bonus: £1,000 for each successful referral.

Ideal Candidate

• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to help others.
• Genuine care and empathy for young people and colleagues.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Full UK driving license (held for at least 12 months).
• If lacking Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, support for study will be provided.

Join our ‘Care Academy’ for 4 weeks of training to prepare you for this rewarding career. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover, and complies with our equal opportunity policies.

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