Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Description:

JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Leicestershire to recruit a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker for a new Children's home provider.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.

• Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.

• Sleep overnight at the home as required.

• Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.

• Ensure shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers.

• Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.

• Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.

• Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.

Job Requirements:

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (Essential)

• Full UK Driving License (Essential)

• Clean DBS

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary - £28,000 - £32,000 annually, plus sleep-in allowance

• Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company events

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Night shift

• Overtime

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (essential)

• Level 3/4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (essential)

Work Location: In person