Senior Support Worker Children

Johnson House; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for their Residential Children's Home in Manchester. The role involves supervising staff, supporting children's emotional needs, ensuring safety, and engaging with families. Attractive salary and benefits, along with funded qualifications will be offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays

Comprehensive paid induction training

Monthly recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Rewards and recognition bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's home setting is essential.
• Candidates must be over 21 to meet industry regulations.
• Ability to work shift patterns including sleep ins.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and supervising junior staff.
• Supporting the emotional needs of young people.
• Providing care and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Passion to help nurture young people

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

We are hiringTeam Leaderfor our Residential Children's Home inManchester

What we can offer:

• A salary of £29,000to £31,160per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £14.00to £15.00per hour),£65 per sleep in night.
• Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
• Enrolment into company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• As a company we are offering a rewards and recognition bonus scheme based upon the performance of the home, additional earnings can see up to £1000 - subject to terms and condition
• Shifts day or night
• Overtime available

The role of Team Leader involves:

• Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
• Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
• Supporting the young people’s emotional needs
• Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
• Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
• Taking the children on activities
• Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
• Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
• To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
• Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
• Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
• Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations

What we are looking for from you:

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent or completion of 70-80% of this qualification
• Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations