Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Polaris Community; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Support Workers to join their team in Barnsley. This role is crucial in providing support to vulnerable young people, fostering their emotional resilience and helping them transition into adulthood. You'll be responsible for creating a nurturing environment, engaging with young people, and implementing care plans that promote their well-being. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and a range of benefits aimed at rewarding your dedication and hard work. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pay increase after probation

Performance-linked benefits and bonus

Additional pay for Bank Holidays

Short notice sickness cover bonus

Sleep-in allowance

Free meals during shifts

Flexible working schedule

Annual leave loyalty scheme

Annual bonus reward

Company contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of 24/7 care role and willingness to undertake sleep-in duties.
• Experience in supporting young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a homely environment and support young people's development.
• Promote welfare and manage behavior in accordance with care plans.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable young people

Good interpersonal skills

Computer skills (intermediate level)

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to engage and motivate young people

Education

Level 5 diploma in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Unqualified: Base salary of £27,519.96 with the potential to earn up to a total of £32,919.96 with sleep in shifts.

Qualified (full diploma Level 5 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £28,128.36 with the potential to earn up to a total of £33,528.36 with sleep in shifts.

Specific Hours: 39 hours per week- shift pattern

At Dove Adolescent Services, we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others to support them within their future transitions into adulthood.

We are currently looking for Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our services in Barnsley.

Main Responsibilities

• Complete key domestic duties on a day-to-day basis that ensure a homely environment is maintained.
• Encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning, organising and participating in activities.
• Promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Assess individual needs and contribute to care and risk plans.
• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people.
• Manage behaviour positively and assertively by working in line with specified care and risk management plans.
• Consult with young people to promote the development of a healthy lifestyle.
• Motivate and assist young people in developing and sustaining positive networks with adults and peer groups, including families.
• Participate in the development, implementation and review of packages of care through team meetings and supervisions.
• Attend, and where necessary advocate for the Young Person, in childcare reviews.

All Applicants Must Have

• Understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. Undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.
• Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is essential.
• Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy and maintain clear, neat records.
• Good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player.
• Computer experience to an intermediate level.
• The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements.
• Empathetic nature.
• Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts.
• The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people.

Benefits

• Pay increase after successful probation period.
• Performance linked benefits and bonus.
• Additional pay for Bank Holidays.
• Short notice sickness cover bonus of £30.
• Sleep-in allowance of £45 per night, with average sleep-ins of 8-10 per month on a full-time contract.
• Free meals whilst on shift.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Annual leave loyalty scheme.
• Annual bonus reward to recognise loyalty and commitment.
• Company contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying period.
• Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays. Holidays rising to 25 days with continuous employment of 5 years.

Dove Adolescent Services Ltd, established in 1993, provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.