Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Children's ResidentialSenior Support Worker Opportunity

*** No Sponsorship available ***

We are looking for senior residential Support Workers to join our growing, highly valued team.

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience within Residential Child Care? and ready to grow personally in your career, then we may have the perfect opportunity for you at Midlands Care Services.

Salary of £28,000 per year, any sleep in's are paid at an additional £60 per sleep

• NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)

Midlands Care Services are on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team within a EBD Children’s Residential Home in the Burton on Trent area.

About us:

Midlands Care Services are a specialist provider of Children's Residential Care. As an organisation we are committed to improving the lives of young people that come into our care so they go on and achieve positive outcomes in the future.

We provide care for children and young people in modern homes to ensure there is a comfortable environment in which to thrive. Our mission is to improve opportunities for those in our care so that they can progress ahead and live fulfilled and enriched lives.

We actively encourage the development of our team in terms of facilitating the growth of individuals to help reach and exceed their potential.

Overview:

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will oversee the daily operations of the Residential Children's Home. You will provide guidance and support to the care team, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and act as a point of contact for external agencies and stakeholders. Previous experience in a leadership role within a residential care setting is required.

Along with the care team, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day care and support of our children and young people. You will provide a nurturing and stable environment, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your responsibilities will include providing emotional support, assisting with daily activities, promoting positive behaviour, and coordinating with other professionals involved in the child's care.

Benefits:

· On-going career progression & development

· Funded training

· Tax free voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working

· Birthday rewards scheme

· Employee recognition rewards scheme

. Funded DBS and Update Service

· 28 Days per year annual leave

· Additional annual leave increments after 1 years’ service

Receive support to develop your career:

We offer continuous training, and opportunities for progression. Your growth matters to us, and we're committed to nurturing and helping you achieve your professional goals.

Supportive Environment:

Be part of a team that values your individuality and encourages you to bring your passions to the forefront.

We are proud to have received an Outstanding in Leadership and Management with amazing feedback including "The remarkable strong leadership of the home and quality of care create an environment where staff are proud to work and children are proud to live."

Career Growth:

We invest in your professional development, providing opportunities for training and advancement within the organisation.

As a Senior Residential Care Practitioner your responsibilities will include:

· Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence.

· Supporting the ethos, values and ethics of the organisation

· Supporting the daily running of the home and Senior Management decisions

· Leading teams

· Conducting Supervisions

· Shift planning

· Delegation

· Supporting team development

· Accountability of decision making when on shift

· Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs.

· General house duties and maintenance

· Completing health and safety checks

· Budgeting

· Advocacy

· Behaviour management

· Working to a high standard in line with OFSTED inspection framework requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Care Standards.

· Engage in planning, creating, updating and implementing care plans.

· Creating, updating and adhering to individual risk assessments.

· Keyworking

· Working in partnership with other agencies.

· Report writing and attending reviews as required.

Additional information

It is a requirement for this role to have an NVQ level 3 Diploma or equivalent In Children and Young People / Children’s Residential or a Level 4 Children, Young people & Families Practitioner Diploma.

Our successful Senior Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

• NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)
• Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
• Supervisory experience (essential)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)

Please note that you must be 21 years of age or above to apply due to children’s homes regulations.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about providing care and making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have the right to work in the UK (note that Sponsorship is NOT available)

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
• Childrens residential care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People or equivalent (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Support 1