Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Description:

We are a provider of residential care homes for vulnerable children. We are always looking for more enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our team.

So, if you feel you can make a difference to young peoples lives please do not hesitate to apply. You could be a click away from a career what will change your life and the lives of children in need.

We are looking for the right Senior Residential Support Worker to join our homes in Nottingham. The Senior Residential Support Worker will need to encourage and motivate children, young people and young adults to develop life skills, and participate in a range of leisure activities, educational interests and social opportunities. Which offer positive challenges within a safe and structured environment.

*** If you have Level 3 in Residential Childcare, you will be eligible for a salary of £33,000 per annum (£14 per hour, including 2 sleep shifts per week, £40 per sleep) ***

Purpose of the Role of a Senior Residential Support Worker:

A Senior Support Worker will deliver high standards of care, protection and support to the children and young people facilitating their physical, psychological, emotional and recreational development in line with the individual care plans.

Abilities required for the Role of a Senior Residential Support Worker include but are not limited to:

• The ability to organise, plan and take responsibility.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both with colleagues and children, verbally and in writing.
• The ability to motivate, aid and guide children in their self-development.
• The ability to set appropriate examples for children at all times.
• The ability to listen and respond responsibly with sensitivity.
• The ability to manage children who display disruptive or challenging behaviour and to guide/direct staff in managing that behaviour.
• Ability to understand and implement Quality Standards.

Benefits & Rewards we offer our Senior Residential Support Worker:

• Various Contracted hour shifts available
• Flexible working, to promote work life balance
• Maternity and Paternity packages
• Staff Loyalty Scheme, including extra annual leave days
• Staff Loyalty Scheme, including monetary awards each year
• £40 paid per sleep
• Refer a friend Reward scheme earn up to £2000 per referral depending on experience
• Birthday gift worth £40 from the company each year
• Blue Light Card, offering a range of discounts and rewards
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Discretionary Travel Cost Scheme
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare paid for by the company
• Plus £250 or £100 gift card for NVQ completion
• Pension Scheme

Essential Requirements for the Role of a Residential Support Worker:

• Hold or be willing to achieve a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Children and Young People.
• Be prepared to work early, late and night shifts (including sleepovers) on a rota basis.
• Be over the age of 21 (Employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010

Desirable Requirements for the Role of Residential Support Worker:

• One years experience working in a Children's Home.
• Full UK driving license