Senior Residential Support Worker

SGS Care Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority, Wheaton Aston; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Wheaton Aston, West Midlands
Salary: Circa Up to £48K (includes sleep-in allowance of £70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month) plus time and a third for overtime
Working Hours: Full-time
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect, or abuse and may display challenging behaviours
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Location: Burton-Upon-Trent

• Type of YPs: EBD, Trauma, Neglect

Who we are looking for…
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Residential Support Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people. The ideal candidate will:

• Plan and manage shifts with Residential Support Workers

• Safely manage risks in line with company policies and procedures

• Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans

• Provide detailed reports reflecting the progress of young people using our paperless systems

• Review care plans and associated documentation

• Undertake quality and bespoke training

• Attend staff meetings and contribute to improving the service

• Advocate for young people using a positive parenting model

• Utilise positive support strategies, including de-escalation techniques using in-house training (PRICE)

Who you will be working for…

• Company Size: Rapidly expanding organisation

• Future Plans: Continuing growth with additional homes planned

Why this Home & Company…

• Progression Opportunity: Career advancement within a growing organisation

• Qualification Opportunity: Ongoing professional development and training

• Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

  • Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third

  • Access to employee wellbeing programme

  • 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service

• Ethos: Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

• Culture: Supportive and collaborative working environment

Sponsorship is not available.
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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