SENIOR Residential Care Practitioner Support Worker

Bridge2Future; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Children's Residential Care provider in Burton upon Trent is looking for a SENIOR Residential Care Practitioner/Support Worker. The role requires providing dedicated support to children with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate should hold a Level 3 or 4 diploma in Residential Child Care and possess relevant experience. The job offers a salary of £14.65 to £15.15 per hour, along with a sleep-in payment of £70 per shift. Shift work is required, and candidates must be 21 or older.

Benefits

Funded QCF Diploma qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee of the Month Scheme

Length of Service Holiday Scheme

Qualifications

• Possession of a Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care.
• Experience working with Children and Young People with complex needs.
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Young People receive the highest standard of support appropriate to their needs.
• Provide advice, assistance, and support to safeguard Young People's welfare.
• Complete written reports and documentation.

Skills

Experience with children with learning disabilities

Ability to work shifts

Compassionate support skills

Education

Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

SENIOR Residential Care Practitioner/Support Worker

Location: Burton-on-Trent, DE14

Salary: £14.65 to £15.15 per hour, plus a payment of £70 per shift for every sleep in completed

Job Description

Do you have experience within Residential Child Care working with children with learning disabilities or neurodivergence? Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Young People? Look no further!

Bridge2Future Care Group are on the lookout for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team within a specialist learning disability Children's Residential Home in the Burton-on-Trent DE14. The role will require working shifts on a rotational basis between the hours of 7.30am and 11pm, across a 7-day working week. There will also be a requirement to sleep in the home overnight, for which you would receive a sleep-in supplement of £70 per shift.

Benefits and Incentives

• Hourly pay at £14.65 to £15.15 per hour, plus a payment of £70 per shift for every sleep in completed
• Access to funded QCF Diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee of the Month Scheme, with a potential to win a £50 voucher every month!
• Length of Service Holiday Scheme - Awarding up to an additional 5 days paid leave per year with continued service, above Statutory Entitlement

Qualifications

• Possession of a Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce)
• Some relevant experience in working with Children and Young People with complex needs
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that our Young People receive the highest standard of support/care appropriate to their individual needs.
• Providing advice, assistance, and support to Young People, safeguarding their welfare at all times.
• Ensuring that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures.
• Attending to Young People's practical, physical, and emotional needs and acting as an appropriate role model.
• Working closely with Young People to enable them to address their difficulties and achieve their optimum potential.
• Completing written reports and documentation.
• Shift lead a team of support workers.
• Supporting and being involved with the reviewing of Care plans, Risk Assessments, Behaviour Management Plans, Health Care Documentation, Agreements, and Incentives for the young people in the home.

Please note that you must be 21 years of age or above to apply due to children's homes regulations.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bridge2Future Care Group please do not hesitate to apply.