Senior Residential Support Worker

First Blue Healthcare; Stone; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training package

Sleep-in allowance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for a Children’s Homes setting in Stone. The role involves leading shifts, safeguarding young people, and maintaining high-quality records.

A competitive salary and a bespoke training package are offered, including generous sleep-in remuneration. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or be working towards it), a full manual driving licence, and a commitment to continuous professional

Qualifications

• Positive parenting approach and safe care practices.
• Excellent communication with young people and team.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (quality standards).
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
• Safely manage risks in line with company policies.
• Communicate daily plans to the team.
• Provide progress reports using paperless systems.
• Review care plans and related documentation.
• Undertake bespoke training and development.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to service improvements.
• Advocate for the young person using a positive parenting model.
• Utilise de-escalation techniques (PRICE) with young people.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Description

Senior Residential Support Worker (Residential Children's Homes)

Senior Residential Support Worker Stone

Location: Stone

Contract: Vacancy Contract Here

Salary: Up to £40,000

Location - Stone

Salary - Up to £40,000

Job Type: Full-time

Salary - Circa £37,000 this includes sleep in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month)

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous renumeration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The Main Duties Of This Role Include

• 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 reflects the progress of the young person using our paperless systems and tools
• To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation
• To undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package
• To attend staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model
• To act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
• To work with young people using positive support strategies including de-escalation tools and techniques using in-house training (PRICE)

Job Requirements

• To provide positive parenting
• To have exceptional communication skills
• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Childrens 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 working towards
• To participate in further continuing professional development support the needs of our young people
• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
• To be active member of a progressive and committed team

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.