Senior Residential Support Worker

Joining Careers Education; Rugby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: up to 4 sleep-ins per month (£3

Attendance allowance

Induction and development

Job summary

Joining Careers Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to care for young people in our homes. You will lead shifts, support staff and uphold our high standards while fostering a safe, nurturing environment.

The role requires a strong commitment to empathetic, trauma-informed care, resilience, and the ability to build lasting relationships with young people and a dedicated team. A UK driving licence held for at least 12 months is essential.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Strong empathy and resilience to support young people.
• Ability to work as part of a team to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and supervision for young people in our homes.
• Support staff, ensuring the home runs smoothly and to high standards.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Driving licence

Empathy

Resilience

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

£37,254 - £41,808 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive
changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

You'll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Salary: Base salary of £32,014 - £36,568


• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance


• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy


• Holiday: You'll work hard, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday


• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme


• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance


• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee
  assistance


• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts


• Meals provided while you're at work


• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities


• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

We celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you:

• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others


• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must


• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations


• A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months


• If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way