Senior Residential Support Worker

SGS Care Ltd; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company in children's services is seeking a Senior Childcare Practitioner to support young people facing various challenges. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma. You will be responsible for planning shifts, managing risks, and ensuring effective communication within the team. With competitive pay, enhanced overtime rates, and opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days

Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

No barriers to progression

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in residential care within the last 5 years.
• Full manual driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
• Manage risks in line with company policies.
• Communicate daily plans effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Senior Childcare Practitioner

Location - Blackpool

Salary - £37,000 sleep-in with an average of 11 per month

Service: Children’s Residential Home (Ofsted)

Service Users: YP with various needs; EBD, CSE, CCE

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Experience: At least 1 years’ experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years

Employment Type: Full Time/ Permanent

The Opportunity

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our client's children's residential homes. Our client takes EBD Referrals and the YPs are 6 to 17 on Admission. The referrals are deemed to be low to medium risk.

This is a role thatspecialises in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect, or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The Company

Our client is an established company that is growing, they offer various children's services such as Family Support, Children's Homes for LD and EBD and Supported Living for Care Leavers. Their service covers the Midlands and North of England.

The Benefits:

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of; time and a third
• Access to the employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• No barriers to progression within various services across the Midlands and North of England

What you will be expected to do:

• Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
• To provide reports and documentation that reflect the progress of the young person, using our paperless systems and tools
• To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation

You will also need:

• To provide positive parenting
• To have exceptional communication skills
• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
• To be open-minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner

Essential Requirements:

• Must have a full manual driving licence
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Be willing to participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of our young people
• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
• To be an active member of the team and be committed to working in unison

This is a great opportunity to work with a company that offers genuine career progression through its current services and new and developing services across the North West and the Midlands (East and West).

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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Their commitment to safeguarding:
Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.