Role: Senior Residential Support Worker
Based: Leicestershire
Rate: £28,360 - £35,811 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week on a 3-week rolling rota with one sleep-in per week
Service Overview: The UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.
Some of the responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Build trust and develop nurturing relationships that promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
Work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
Lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.
Contribute to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, etc.
Document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
Promote, monitor, and maintain a safe environment at all times. They will be focusing on the following competencies/ requirements:
Supervisory experience within a residential care setting
Relevant experience working with children, young people and vulnerable families/ parents
Experience of residential support/ work in a support capacity with children/ young people/ Supported Living and Housing
Strong working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Experience of working with partner agencies i.e. Social Services, NHS staff, School staff and specialist charities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Key attributes
Passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to succeed
Flexible and Adaptable
Willingness to learn and try new things/ ways to engage children
Compassionate and empathetic The service is staffed Monday to Sunday, 24/7. You will work one 24-hour shift a week and one to two 10-12 hour shifts a week. Sleep-ins are paid at £62.40 per sleep-in.
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