Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting young people aged 8-18 in a nurturing environment, encouraging their independence and personal growth. You will lead a team, mentor staff, and ensure a safe, homely atmosphere. With a commitment to quality care and positive outcomes, this opportunity offers comprehensive training and a supportive benefits package. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in young lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training package

Career development opportunities

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting is essential.
• Drivers license is mandatory for transporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging young people to engage in activities and take responsibility.
• Maintaining a safe and friendly environment for the young people.

Skills

Experience as a Children's Support Worker

Resilience

Motivation

Ability to handle challenging behaviours

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

Tools

Full driver's license

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 Sutton Coldfield 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.

Salary: £29,578

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Full Time, Permanent contract

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

1. Encouraging the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
2. Supporting the manager and deputy by training and mentoring staff.
3. Leading a shift and a staff team in a friendly and professional manner.
4. Maintaining a homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
5. Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
6. Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
7. Providing support for the children and young people in the home and promoting their independence and well-being.
8. Maintaining a safe environment for the young people.
9. Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individuals' care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
10. Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
11. Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals 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:

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

Benefits of a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:

1. 28 days annual leave, company pension scheme plus a great benefits package.
2. Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning.
3. Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development.
4. Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.

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