Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

What's On In Doncaster; Selby; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company providing residential care for young people is looking for a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to support and empower vulnerable adolescents. The role involves maintaining a nurturing environment, establishing positive relationships, and collaborating with a team to implement care plans. Competitive salary with excellent benefits, including pay increase post-probation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pay increase after successful probation

Additional pay for Bank Holidays

Sleep-in allowance of £45 per night

Free meals during shifts

Annual leave loyalty scheme

Company contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable young people is required.
• Ability to manage behaviour positively and maintain clear records.
• Understanding of 24/7 role requirements including sleep-in duties.

Responsibilities

• Promote welfare, establish positive relationships with young people.
• Complete domestic duties and participate in activity planning.
• Attend childcare reviews and advocate for young people.
• Participate in development and review of care packages.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Intermediate Computer Skills

Job description

Full Job Description

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary:
Unqualified: Base salary of £27,519.96 with the potential to earn up to £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 £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 and achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. Our ethos fosters appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others to support their transitions into adulthood.

We are currently seeking Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our new home in Eggborough.

Main Responsibilities

• Complete key domestic duties daily to maintain a homely environment
• Encourage development of interests and attitudes by planning and participating in activities
• Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of each young person in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018; assess needs and contribute to care and risk plans
• Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Manage behaviour positively and assertively according to care and risk management plans
• Consult with young people to promote a healthy lifestyle
• Motivate and assist young people in developing positive networks with adults and peers, including families
• Participate in developing, implementing, and reviewing care packages through team meetings and supervisions
• Attend and advocate for young people in childcare reviews

All applicants must have

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Understanding and commitment to the 24/7 role, including weekends and bank holidays; undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and maintain clear records
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive team attitude
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to complete daily statutory and policy records
• Empathetic nature
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people

Benefits

• Pay increase after successful probation
• Additional pay for Bank Holidays
• Sickness cover bonus of £30
• Sleep-in allowance of £45 per night; average sleeps-ins 8-10 per month on a full-time contract
• Free meals during shifts
• Flexible working schedule
• Annual leave loyalty scheme
• Annual loyalty and commitment bonus
• Company contributory pension scheme 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 an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notice.