Senior Residential Support Worker

Preston Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their children's residential care home in Preston. This role involves supporting young people with various needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and progression. The ideal candidate will be qualified, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference. The company offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Open progression pathways

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in residential care.
• Full manual driving license required.
• Understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Plan shifts effectively with support workers.
• Manage risks in line with policies.
• Provide reports on young people's progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Positive parenting

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner

Job description

Job Title:Senior Residential Support Worker

Location - Preston, Lancashire

Salary - £37,000 including £70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month

Service: Children’s Residential Care Home

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

Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway)

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
• 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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