Senior Residential Support Worker

Midlands Care Services; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Birthday/annual leave rewards

Refer a friend scheme

Free food on shift

DBS funded

Overtime enhanced pay

Holiday entitlement increase

Job summary

Midlands Care Services in Burton on Trent is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for a Learning Disabilities children’s home. The role involves direct care, leadership of the team, and developing care plans to support children and young people.

Candidate must have NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential care or NVQ 3/4 in Children, Young People & Family Practitioner, and a UK driving license. Sleep-ins and shifts are included in the pattern.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in children’s residential care or NVQ Level 3/4 in Children, Young People & Family Practitioner is essential.
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and complex care needs.
• Supervisory experience and a passion to nurture young people.
• Knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Lead teams, supervise staff, and support daily running of the home and senior management decisions.
• Plan shifts and support team development.
• Engage in activities with children and young people, including play, cooking, and education health needs.
• Create, update and adhere to individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Carry out report writing and attend reviews as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Children with learning disabilities

Driving licence (UK)

Makaton/PECs knowledge (desirable)

Education

NVQ Level 3 Children’s Residential

NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Care Home (Learning Disabilities) QUALIFIED ONLY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a Learning Disabilities (LD) Children's Residential Care Home in Burton on Trent

**No Sponsorship Available**

Do you have experience providing care and support for children with learning disabilities?

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you ready to grow personally in your career?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Midlands Care Services.

We are looking for positive role models who are fun loving & passionate people who are committed to developing their own professional capabilities that can offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, empathetic approach whilst respecting children’s views, wishes & feelings.

What You Will Be Rewarded With:

• Up to £34,320 per year inclusive of sleep ins*
• £500 salary increase upon completion of probation
• £500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service
• Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
• Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• Employee recognition rewards scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with 8hrs additional annual leave entitlement increase each year
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career
• Relaxed working environments with great facilities and amenities
• All team members are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire
• Free food whilst on shift
• Funded DBS and Update Service

Our successful Senior Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

• NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs
• Supervisory experience & a passion to help nurture young people
• Knowledge of Makaton or PECs is desirable
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK manual driving licence (essential)

Key Responsibilities as a Senior Support Worker:

• Provide direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being are maintained at all times
• Assist with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, and feeding, as required
• Leading teams, conducting supervisions, budgeting & supporting the daily running of the home and Senior Management decisions
• Shift planning & supporting team development
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
• General house duties and maintenance, completing health and safety checks
• Engage in planning, creating, updating and implementing care plans alongside creating, updating and adhering to individual risk assessments
• Keyworking & working in partnership with other agencies
• Report writing and attending reviews as required

Shift Pattern: 2 days on shift, then 4 days off, however this is flexible based on the requirements of the home

Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner

Up to £34,320 per year * (£15.63 per hour plus £60 per sleep)

* dependent on undertaking up to 6 sleep’s per month, any additional sleeps are paid at £60 per sleep. Sleep's are subject to change each month.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.