Senior Residential Support Worker

SGS Care Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized private company seeks a Senior Childcare Practitioner in Corby to support children aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career progression and professional development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Excellent health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Auto-enrolment into the Company pension scheme

Additional leave at 2 years and 5 years of service

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Children's Services sector preferred.
• Driving Licence required.
• Minimum age 22/23.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
• Participate in a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Engage in career advancement opportunities within the company.

Skills

Understanding different UK dialects

Working with children with challenging behaviour

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce Diploma

Job description

Job Title:Senior Childcare Practitioner / Senior Residential Support Worker

Where you will be based: Corby, Northamptonshire

The Service Users:Children aged 7 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Mild Learning Difficulties

The Company:

• Size of company:Medium-sized
• Type:Private
• Number of children’s homes in the group: 10+
• Company Ofsted track record:Good across all homes and striving for Outstanding
• Growth Plans: Currently expanding their services to support more children and young people across The East Midlands and Northamptonshire
• Ethos / Values:Dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for children, promoting a nurturing and supportive environment

What does Progression look like:Opportunities for career advancement within the company, including roles such as Deputy Manager and Registered Manager and Regional Managers

Working Week and Pay:

• Hours:Condensed shifts of two days on, four days off.
• Sleeps:Included in the condensed shift pattern
• Salary: Up to £37,600 per annum inclusive of sleeps

Other benefits:

• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Auto-enrolment into the Company pension scheme
• Additional leave at 2 years and 5 years of service

Induction:An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities.

Training:Access to a comprehensive Training Academy for ongoing professional development.

What you will need/None-Negotiables:

• Qualifications:Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce Diploma with social care pathway. (Level 3 Diploma in Adult social care may be considered if work experience with children can be demonstrated)
• Experience:Ideally experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.
• Driving Licence:Required
• Fluent in English:Speaking and also the ability to understand different UK dialects.
• Min Age:22/23

How to Apply:

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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