Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,084 - 37,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to holiday home in the Peak District

Day off for birthday

Routes for progression

Paid induction training

Company app for discounts and support

Job summary

A dedicated children's care organization in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to provide nurturing support and lead positive outcomes for young people. The role involves building trusting relationships, ensuring the wellbeing of young residents, and facilitating educational engagement. Applicants must have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and best practices.
• Full driving licence issued in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare and support to young people.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Help young people achieve educational and social outcomes.

Skills

Therapeutic approach to childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children Residential Support Worker

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Description

Do you really want to make a positive impact on our young people's lives and help empower them to flourish and grow? Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within our supportive and nurturing homes? If so, we are looking for you to join our highly valued teams. Don't delay! Apply today to start a truly rewarding career!

Department: Residential

Location: Hickory House - Sheffield

Compensation: £34,084 - £37,509 / year

Working Hours: Full time, 1 day on 2 days off (with sleep nights). 365 days a year service. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: £12.95 to £14.00 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £34,084.00 to £37,509.00 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

What we are looking for: We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can provide outstanding childcare and support our young people to achieve amazing outcomes.

Our beautiful home in Sheffield home is a solo home that offers a homely setting for one young person who needs a therapeutic placement. Our teams support their young person with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together. We can offer educational places in our schools where our young people can engage in a more personalised education plan to help them thrive and reach their full potential.

What we can offer a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:

• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling

Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• A Full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.