Senior Residential Support Worker

SGS Care Ltd; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care provider is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader to mentor and support staff while ensuring the best outcomes for children. Candidates should hold a Level 3 Diploma and have experience in residential services. Enjoy a great work-life balance with condensed shifts and benefits such as annual leave, training, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

In-depth training program

Pension auto-enrolment

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Access to discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Children's Services or working with children with challenging behaviour is preferred.
• Passion for helping children and a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead practitioner on shift, mentoring and supporting new team members.
• Collaborate with educational and therapy teams, ensuring children's wellbeing.
• Manage shifts and handle challenges as they arise.

Skills

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce

Job description

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader

Provision: Children’s Residential Home, 3Bed EBD

Salary: Upto£35,600 (this includes sleep-in allowance)

Qualification required: Level 3 in Children & Young People Workforce Diploma or Residential Care Required or Equivalent

Overview:

• Senior Residential Support Workers (Also know as Team Leaders) go above and beyond to help children who have experienced a difficult past to forge positive pathways towards a brighter future.
• Shift Pattern: You will work condensed shifts of two days on, and 4 days off with one additional day per month, on average.
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service
• Training Academy: An in-depth induction, six-month welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities.
• Pension: Auto enrolment into the Company pension
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from the employees

Main Responsibilities:

The company is a sector-leading provision provider and the commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children they look after is paramount. Seek the highest calibre SRSW’s who truly have a passion for helping children, as well as the skills and personal qualities to lead others.

Reporting to the Assistant/Deputy Manager, you will be the lead practitioner on shift. You will mentor, support and coach new team members and draw upon you’re extensive experience to manage any challenges that may arise. No two days are the same. If you enjoy problem-solving and have confidence in your ability to make a difference to a child's life, then please apply.

The homes operate on a ratio of 2:1.

You will work collaboratively with the education, therapy and outdoor teams as well as colleagues from the wider sector, keeping the children at the heart of all you do. You will have the support of a dedicated, compassionate, like-minded team, who are all committed to the achievement and wellbeing of both the children and everyone in the community.

What we are looking for:

You have achieved Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Children and Young People’s Workforce. Ideally you will have experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or have worked in a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.

This role offers a great work- life balance with the condensed working rota and sleep-ins, shifts start between 8am and 9am. Above all, we really want like-minded, passionate people who truly want to make a difference.

️ Samuel Goulden 0113 318 0595 Schedule a Zoom/Phone Call:https://calendly.com/samuelsgs/15mins

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