Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Polaris Community; Selby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Senior Residential Child Care Workers to support young people in their care. This role involves fostering emotional resilience and promoting healthy lifestyles through engaging activities and positive relationships. The successful candidates will work in a nurturing environment, ensuring the well-being of young individuals while collaborating with a passionate team. With a commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable youth, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path where your impact can truly make a difference. If you are empathetic and eager to contribute to the development of young lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pay increase after probation

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 pension scheme

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people is essential.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete domestic duties to maintain a homely environment.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young people.
• Establish positive relationships with young people.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Equivalent Qualification

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Unqualified: Base salary of £25,958.40 with the potential to earn up to a total of £30,729.72 with sleep in shifts.
Qualified (full diploma Level 5 qualified or equivalent): Base salary of £26,566.80 with the potential to earn up to a total of £31,966.80 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 new home in Eggborough.

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 child care reviews.

All Applicants Must Have

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Equivalent.
• Understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. Undertake sleep-in duties as part of 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, maintain clear, neat records.
• Have good interpersonal 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.
• Additional pay for Bank Holidays.
• Short notice sickness cover bonus of £30.
• Sleep-in allowance of £45 per night, with an average of 8-10 sleep-ins 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.

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.

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