Senior Support Worker - Childrens Residential

Nightingale Hammerson; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Shrewsbury is seeking Residential Team Leaders to positively impact the lives of young individuals. You will lead by example, manage team rotas, and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. Candidates must have a relevant level 3 qualification, at least six months of experience in children’s residential care, and a passion for supporting children in a nurturing environment. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Overtime pay

Fully paid induction course

Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes.
• At least six months of experience in Children’s residential care required.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of the Children and Young People according to Ofsted regulations.
• Plan team rotas and support the Deputy and home manager.
• Assist the Registered Manager in implementing all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.
• Create a safe, family environment for the children.

Skills

Experience in Children’s residential care

Compassion

Flexibility

Leadership

Listening skills

Education

Relevant level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Children’s Residential - Complex Trauma Services

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders! We are looking for Team Leaders who are caring and compassionate individuals with the desire to make a positive difference to the lives of our incredible children and young people through leading by example to other children's and young person’s support workers.

Essential Information

• We offer £2800 to £3600 sleep in payments annually (based on 8-10 sleep ins per month)
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum, rising to 240 hours after 5 years
• Working on a rota basis - you will receive a monthly rota
• This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
• The shifts consist of days and sleep ins (which are essential) and the hours differ depending on which home you are based in

Job role

• Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
• Planning team rotas to supporting the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments
• Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
• To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Welcome a diverse culture in the home
• Creating a safe, family environment for the children

Requirements

• You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving is essential due to locations of the homes
• You must have at least six month’s experience in Children’s residential care and you must hold a relevant level 3 qualification

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company
• Over time paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10-day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group

We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices whist proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!

Salary / Benefits:From: £14.00 To: £14.50 per hour