Senior Residential Childcare Leader — Lead & Develop Youth

Purosearch Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored personal development plans

Progression opportunities toward QCF 4

Mentoring and specialist training

Future Registered Manager progression

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to lead shifts, provide guidance and mentoring to care staff, and deliver high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting.

You will implement care plans, monitor progress, work with external professionals, and ensure safeguarding, risk assessment and recording standards are met. A QCF Level 3 is essential with progression toward Level 4/5.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential.
• At least 1 year of relevant residential experience.
• Full UK driving licence and eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and mentoring to residential care staff.
• Promote high-quality, child-centred care and act as a positive role model.
• Develop, implement and monitor individual care plans and strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day care, activities and routines within the home.
• Monitor progress, behaviour and safeguarding concerns and document incidents.
• Support training and professional development for the team.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Crisis management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

QCF Level 4 or Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Purosearch Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to lead shifts, provide guidance and mentoring to care staff, and deliver high-quality, child-centred care in a residential setting.

You will implement care plans, monitor progress, work with external professionals, and ensure safeguarding, risk assessment and recording standards are met. A QCF Level 3 is essential with progression toward Level 4/5.