Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Additional Resources; Banks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Care Team Leader / Residential Childcare Worker to join their residential children’s home. This full-time role involves leading a team to support children, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Benefits

30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Monthly attendance bonus of £150 (post-probation)

Sleep-in and on-call allowances

Enhanced pay for overtime

Private medical insurance (post-probation)

Access to private healthcare after 6 months

Advance salary option (post-probation)

Paid team meals during shifts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working with children or young people in a residential setting.
• Minimum 12 months experience leading care shifts or supervising support teams.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.

Responsibilities

• Support children in residential care by leading a team of support workers.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure daily care is delivered effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Emotional Wellbeing

Trauma-informed Care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Care Team Leader / Residential Childcare Worker to join a well-established residential children’s home. This full-time role offers a salary range of £35,000 - £36,950 and benefits.

Role Overview

As a Care Team Leader / Residential Childcare Worker, you will support children in residential care by leading a team of support workers and maintaining high standards of safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and daily care.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Care Team Leader, Childcare Worker, Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, or similar role.
• At least 2 years' experience working with children or young people in a residential setting.
• Minimum 12 months experience leading care shifts or supervising support teams.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care approaches.
• Familiarity with DOLS procedures and safeguarding frameworks.
• A full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Monthly attendance bonus of £150 (post-probation)
• Sleep-in and on-call allowances
• Enhanced pay for overtime
• Private medical insurance (post-probation)
• Access to private healthcare after 6 months
• Advance salary option (post-probation)
• Paid team meals during shifts

Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity for Residential Children’s Care Workers to thrive in a respected organization. Join us now and make a meaningful difference!

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