Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
About The Position
Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.
Requirements
- A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
- The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
- A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months
- If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way
Responsibilities
- Taking care of our young people day to day
- Making sure things run smoothly
- Creating lasting memories
- Making sure that the staff team are supported
- Ensuring the home is operating at our high standards
- Prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders
Benefits
- Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400
- Up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year)
- £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance
- A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
- 7 weeks’ holiday
- Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
- Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
- Meals provided while you’re at work
- Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
- A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
