Senior Residential Children Support Worker

Chase Medical; Glossop; On-site; Full time

Job description

I am currently working with a residential children's home located in Glossop, (SK13). They are looking to hire a Senior Residential Children Support Worker offering £15.43 per hour + £66 per sleep-in, typically 6 nights per month.

Our client provides high-quality residential care for children and young people, 11 - 17 years, dealing with a wide range of complex and challenging needs resulting from social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties in their formative years.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the children's home sector and act as a role model to the team they support. They should be confident, articulate, and resilient, with experience working with a variety of groups of children and young adults.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Promote a happy and positive environment at all times.
2. Assist the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose.
3. Run in-house workshops on childcare related matters to facilitate implementation of formal training and improve childcare practice.
4. Demonstrably improve the lives of children and young people in our care.
5. Model relationship-based caregiving in all interactions with children and young people.
6. Establish caring, secure relationships with children that allow them to feel safe, develop trust in adults, and confidence in themselves.
7. Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping.
8. Attend conferences, reviews, and meetings related to young people.

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior roles require level 3/4 in residential Childcare (or equivalents).
• Commit to full-time (40 hours/week) working, including sleep-ins and potentially short residential trips away with young people.
• Must be able to drive manual vehicles.

In Return, Our Client Offers:

• £15.46 per hour, depending on experience.
• £66 per sleep-in, typically 6-8 nights per month.
• 28 - 35 days' holiday.
• Fully funded NVQs and apprenticeships.
• Company Pension.
• Loyalty & referral bonuses, from £50 - £500.

If you are interested in this role, please don't hesitate to contact Rob and click apply!