Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker in the East Midlands to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people. The role involves leading shifts, acting as a keyworker, and maintaining a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People and experience with challenging behaviours. The position offers a salary of up to £32,400 and benefits including a pension scheme and funded training.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Additional annual leave on your birthday

Bonus scheme

Funded training and professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Christmas party

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to lead shifts and guide other staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children.
• Act as a keyworker and maintain care plans.
• Lead shifts and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker

Salary: Up to £32,400 (Including Sleep Ins Allowance)

Full-Time Hours + Sleep Ins

Make a difference in the lives of children and young people as a Senior Residential Care Worker. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, nurturing environment, providing high-quality care and guidance to children while contributing to a positive team culture.

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will support children and young people with their daily needs, challenging behaviours, and personal development. You will also take on key responsibilities such as acting as a keyworker, leading shifts when needed, and contributing to staff and care planning meetings.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children and young people, particularly supporting challenging behaviour.
• Competence to lead shifts and provide guidance to other staff when needed.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of children.

What’s On Offer

• Company pension scheme.
• Additional annual leave on your birthday.
• Bonus scheme.
• Funded training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Annual Christmas party and team celebrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people, including those with challenging behaviours.
• Act as a keyworker, supporting individual care plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Lead shifts when required, ensuring smooth running of the home and maintaining a safe environment.
• Attend monthly supervision, staff meetings, and external meetings as required.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare and safety of all children.
• Support the development and wellbeing of children through positive relationships and structured activities.
• Contribute to team discussions, sharing insights and ideas to improve care quality.

Reference: WILL172947/JE

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