Senior Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Children Home

SGS Care Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-run organization is seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to provide transformative care for children aged 6-17. This role involves delivering therapeutic support to young individuals from challenging backgrounds, ensuring they experience a nurturing environment filled with joy and discovery. The company values work-life balance and personal development, with opportunities for management training and career progression. Join a passionate team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Wellness programme

Employee Counselling Service

Monthly supervision

24/7 access to support

Blue light discount card

Fully funded enhanced DBS

Uncapped overtime

Funding for Level 4 Diploma

Funding for Level 5 Diploma

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in children's residential childcare is essential.
• Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one therapeutic care for children aged 6-17.
• Participate in daily operations and ensure documentation is accurate.

Skills

Therapeutic Care

Teamwork

Resilience

Childcare Knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

Job title: Senior Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Children Home

Salary: £35,120 starting salary.

Shift Patterns: 48 hours shifts with the occasional 24-hour (depending on rota; rota confirmed 6 months in advance)

Sleep Ins: Yes / Essential; 8 to 10 per month

On-Call Duties: Yes

Working Hours: 165 per month

Driver Required: Yes / Essential

Qualifications Required: Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare

Experience Required: Yes, 1 Year within Children’s Residential Childcare

About the company:

A long-standing family business with over 15 homes that prides itself on providing Outstanding care to its YPs and taking care of the staff team. The company constantly promotes work-life balance, having the rotas completed 6 months in advance.

Established in 2004 and have since grown organically and safely, providing only Ofsted rated Outstanding or Good 2021/2022, with 66% of the homes Outstanding.

The company upholds the values and principles of good parenting, promoting an understanding of a young person’s perspective and ensuring a focus on small actions that make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.

The Homes:

All of the homes are carefully selected to be close to all the necessary amenities and services, encouraging children to be a part of the society in which they live.

Homes are immaculately decorated and furnished, creating a real sense of comfort, security, and positivity.

Who we are looking for:

A caring and committed individual to help change the lives of children who require our help, who understands Children’s Residential and is ready to embark on a long-term career while working with the company to obtain their Level 5 with the view to move into management.

Someone who knows it requires resilience and that there are ‘good’ days and ‘bad’ days, and who likes working in a team, coming together for the good and love of helping the YPs and each other.

The day-to-day requirements:

What you will be doing…

You will be changing a child’s life by providing one-to-one therapeutic care for children aged 6-17 who are from a background of trauma and neglect in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times.

You must be driven to ensure that the children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.

You will be participating in the day-to-day operation & duties of the home and ensuring all documentation required is completed accurately.

The company will aid you in creating a positive environment in the home, enabling the children to express their characters, feel safe, and enrich their lives.

You will be supporting the children on social and educational activities that help them in developing their learning and educational aspirations.

To achieve this high level of care, you will be working with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.

Benefits beyond the Salary:

• Eligibility to enrol on Management development programmes following a successful probation period, with 89% of our Seniors moving into Registered Managers positions.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training plan in a variety of disciplines to give you the autonomy to change a child's life.
• 33 days holiday
• Wellness programme (including free annual health screening, dental, therapy, podiatry, acupuncture, and options to include family members after 6 months).
• Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house throughout this role.
• Employee Counselling Service & Wellbeing and Advice.
• Monthly supervision with your manager focusing on well-being and progression.
• 24/7 access to support by Management
• Regular Team Meetings to ensure your well-being, create stronger relationships and promote innovative ideas.
• Awards with company events, your team, and children.

Financial Rewards:

• Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grading systems.
• Uncapped overtime, enabling you to increase hours and salary by upwards of 50% each month.
• Fully funded enhanced DBS.
• Funded mandatory Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce.
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management – fully funded.
• Blue light discount card eligibility with access to more than 15,000 discounts.
• Overtime Enhancement Scheme.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, and meet the qualifications for this role, you are encouraged to apply.

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