Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Description:

Role:                Senior Residential Support Worker

Based:             Leicestershire

Rate:                £28,360 - £35,811 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Start Date:        ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:             37 hours per week on a 3-week rolling rota with one sleep-in per week

Service Overview: The UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.

 Some of the responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Build trust and develop nurturing relationships that promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
• Work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.
• Contribute to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, etc.
• Document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
• Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Promote, monitor, and maintain a safe environment at all times.

 They will be focusing on the following competencies/ requirements:

• Supervisory experience within a residential care setting
• Relevant experience working with children, young people and vulnerable families/ parents
• Experience of residential support/ work in a support capacity with children/ young people/ Supported Living and Housing
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience of working with partner agencies i.e. Social Services, NHS staff, School staff and specialist charities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Key attributes

• Passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to succeed
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Willingness to learn and try new things/ ways to engage children
• Compassionate and empathetic

 The service is staffed Monday to Sunday, 24/7. You will work one 24-hour shift a week and one to two 10-12 hour shifts a week. Sleep-ins are paid at £62.40 per sleep-in.

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