Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Worksop; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable charity in Worksop is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker. This role involves shift leading, conducting handover meetings, and deputizing for the deputy manager as needed. Candidates must hold a level 3 diploma in residential childcare and have experience supporting children with challenging behaviours. The role offers a base salary of £27,033.24 - £37,557, with additional benefits including 28 days annual leave and career progression.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Sickness pay

Career progression

£52.50 per sleep in shift

Qualifications

• Experience within residential homes working with children who display challenging behaviours is essential.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive company cars to activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and hold handover meetings between shifts.
• Deputise for the deputy manager when needed.
• Ensure all support workers are working to appropriate practice.

Skills

Shift leading

Handover meetings

Supporting children with challenging behaviours

Driving

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

About the team

Are you a driven senior support worker looking to work for a company that provides education, homes and therapeutic services to young people?

Or you are an experienced support worker holding a level 3 diploma in residential childcare this could also be an exciting step in career progression for you.

My client is looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker who is confident in; shift leading, holding handover meetings between shifts, deputising for the deputy manager when needed and ensuring all support workers are working to appropriate practice, to join their residential home in Worksop.

My client is a reputable charity with over 100 years' experience of offering care to children and young people with traumatic backgrounds and those who display challenging behaviours.

What’s on offer

• £27,033.24 - £37,557 base salary
• 39 and 45 hours contracts available
• £52.50 per sleep in shift
• 28 days annual leave
• Sickness pay
• Career progression

Do you have

• A level 3 diploma in residential care is essential in order to be considered for this role.
• Experience within residential homes working with children who display challenging behaviours are experiences that lend themselves well to the role.
• A valid UK driving licence and a willingness to drive company cars to activities.

For more information, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Summer Smith - Recruitment Consultant