Senior Residential Support Worker — Shape Young Lives

West Sussex.info; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Support for professional development

Job summary

West Sussex.info is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide residential care for Looked After Children in Sussex and Surrey. The successful candidate will have experience in a caring environment and the ability to support children's development. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is advantageous, and training will be provided for those without it. The role requires working an average of 42 hours per week on a rolling rota, including sleep-in duties. Employee benefits include a pension scheme and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adolescents in a caring environment.
• Ability to act as a professional parent for Looked After Children.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for Looked After Children in a residential setting.
• Support children's development and help them face difficulties.
• Work on a rolling rota with sleep-in duties.

Skills

Experience in caring environment for children/adolescents

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

West Sussex.info is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide residential care for Looked After Children in Sussex and Surrey. The successful candidate will have experience in a caring environment and the ability to support children's development. A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is advantageous, and training will be provided for those without it. The role requires working an average of 42 hours per week on a rolling rota, including sleep-in duties. Employee benefits include a pension scheme and support for professional development.