Senior Residential Support Worker

Bay View Child Care Ltd; Arkholme; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Regular supervisions

Exchange Discount Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

CPD training & progression

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Bay View Childcare is seeking a dynamic Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Carnforth homes. This full-time, permanent role is 40 hours per week, with a salary of £27,750.53 and the potential to earn up to £34,470.53 with sleep-in shifts.

You will support up to four young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, delivering high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children and Young People or equivalent.
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to children and young people within the home.
• Support up to four young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Lead and guide practice to promote quality childcare.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
• Promote values and contribute to continuous care standards improvements.
• Support Regulation 44 visits and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children and Young People

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship

Job description

Bay View Childcare Senior Residential Support Worker Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Responsible to: Registered Manager Location: Carnforth Salary: £27,750.53 with the potential to earn up to £34,470.53 with sleep-in shifts

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our established residential team at Bay View Childcare. Based in one of our family-style children's homes in Carnforth, you'll support up to four young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them thrive in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.

Our homes are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted, and you'll play a key role in maintaining these high standards.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Deliver high-quality care and support to children and young people within the home
• Help achieve the best outcomes for each child through effective care planning, key work sessions and risk assessments
• Provide leadership and guidance to support good practice in childcare
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company policies
• Promote Bay View Childcare's values and contribute to the continuous improvement of care standards
• Support regulatory requirements, including Regulation 44 visits

Essential Criteria

• If you do not already hold the required qualification, you will be expected to undertake and complete a relevant Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children and Young People or Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship within two years
• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and accompanying guidance and regulations, the Care Standards Act 2000 and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus up to £6,720 in sleep-in payments, typically based on 6-8 sleep-ins per month at £70 per sleep-in
• Regular supervisions
• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training followed by an ongoing CPD programme
• Promotion opportunities available

Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.