Senior Children Support Worker

Social Care and Education; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Care & Education are recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Residential Support Worker for a permanent position within a children's residential home in Matson, Gloucester. This role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in children's residential care and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, plus a full UK driving licence.

This is an opportunity to progress within a supportive team, mentoring other staff and ensuring safeguarding and Ofsted regulations are

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification – essential.
• Full UK driving licence – essential.
• Experience supporting children with EBD and challenging behaviours.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations.
• Ability to support, mentor and guide other team members.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work long days, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within a residential setting.
• Lead by example and support other Residential Support Workers.
• Support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.
• Promote independence, positive relationships and essential life skills.
• Assist with care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily records and documentation.
• Support young people with education, appointments and community activities.
• Work closely with management to ensure a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Social Care & Education are recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Residential Support Worker for a permanent position within a children's residential home in Matson, Gloucester.

We are looking for a confident, dedicated and compassionate individual with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in children's residential care.

The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have a full UK driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Support Worker looking to progress their career or an existing Senior Support Worker seeking a new opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within a residential setting.


• Lead by example and support other Residential Support Workers.


• Support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.


• Promote independence, positive relationships and essential life skills.


• Assist with care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.


• Maintain accurate daily records and documentation.


• Support young people with education, appointments and community activities.


• Work closely with management to ensure a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential home.


• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification – essential.


• Full UK driving licence – essential.


• Experience supporting children with EBD and challenging behaviours.


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations.


• Ability to support, mentor and guide other team members.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Flexibility to work long days, weekends and sleep-ins.