Senior Residential Worker - Lead Therapeutic Child Care

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Wakefield is seeking a motivated Senior Residential Worker to lead and develop a children's home. The role involves supporting children aged 5-17 years old, ensuring high standards of care, and implementing care plans. Candidates should have NVQ3/Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People and relevant experience in a similar environment. Benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, and additional allowances for shifts and weekends.

Benefits

Weekend Allowance

Shift allowance

Enhanced Bank holiday and weekend pay

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee Assisted Programme

Access to OHU

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in relevant settings for children and young people.
• Experience of preparing, implementing, and reviewing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop home working with children aged 5 to 17.
• Relate and communicate with children, their carers, and other professionals.
• Assess needs and implement care plans in conjunction with partner agencies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Emotional resilience

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in trauma-informed practices

Education

NVQ3 / Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

A local authority organization in Wakefield is seeking a motivated Senior Residential Worker to lead and develop a children's home. The role involves supporting children aged 5-17 years old, ensuring high standards of care, and implementing care plans. Candidates should have NVQ3/Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People and relevant experience in a similar environment. Benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, and additional allowances for shifts and weekends.