Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Virtual Bridges, Inc.; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential childcare is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves supporting young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties in a therapeutic environment. Candidates must have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar setting. This full-time position offers a rewarding career with opportunities for progression and additional benefits.

Benefits

Routes for progression

Paid induction training

Access to company app for discounts and support

Day off for your birthday

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare and support for young people.
• Support young people with domestic needs and educational skills.
• Plan and participate in fun activities and excursions.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Therapeutic approach

Person-centred approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

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Senior Residential Support Worker

Children and Young People

£32,644.00 to £34,824.00 per annum (£60 Per Sleep)

Stoke

Essential - Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Senior Residential Support Worker

Children and Young People

EBD, Low Level Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD.

£32,644.00 to £34,824.00 per annum (£60 Per Sleep)

Stoke

Essential - Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Essential- Must be a Car Driver

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 Stoke-on-Trent home is a small group home that offers a homely setting for three young people who need therapeutic placements. Our young people have Emotional Behaviour Difficulties, Autism and ADHD. Our teams support their young persons with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

Do you want to make a difference to a child's life? Then become a highly valued Senior Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: full time, 1 day on 2 days off or 2 days on, 4 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: £12.95 to £14.00 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £32,644.00 to £34,824.00 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate

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

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded:

• 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
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
  
  

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, 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. All 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.

About The Organisation

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the group now has more than 65 residential children's and assessment homes, and five schools,

This also includes our online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.

With over 700 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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