Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker
Apply for the Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker role at Ford Family Trust located in Pontefract.
Contract
Full‑time, permanent.
Salary
Unqualified: Base salary £27,519.96, potential total up to £32,919.96.
Qualified (Level 5 Diploma or equivalent): Base salary £28,128.36, potential total up to £33,528.36.
Hours
39 hours per week – shift pattern with sleep‑in duties required around a flexible rota.
Responsibilities
* Complete key domestic duties to maintain a homely environment.
* Encourage young people’s development by planning, organising and participating in activities.
* Safeguard and protect each young person in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018; assess needs and contribute to care and risk plans.
* Establish positive, trusting relationships with young people.
* Manage behaviour positively and assertively as specified by care and risk management plans.
* Consult with young people to promote a healthy lifestyle.
* Motivate and assist young people in developing positive networks with adults, peers and families.
* Participate in the development, implementation and review of care packages through team meetings and supervision.
* Attend child care reviews and, where necessary, advocate for the Young Person.
Qualifications
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
* Commitment to a 24/7 role, including weekends and bank holidays; undertake sleep‑in duties as part of a flexible rota.
* Experience supporting vulnerable young people.
* Self‑initiative and high accuracy in record keeping.
* Good interpersonal skills and a positive team player.
* Intermediate computer skills.
* Daily record completion to meet statutory and policy requirements.
* Empathetic nature and strong oral/written communication skills.
* Ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people.
Benefits
* Pay increase after successful probation.
* Additional pay for Bank Holidays.
* Short‑notice sickness cover bonus £30.
* Sleep‑in allowance £45 per night; average 8‑10 sleeps per month on a full‑time contract.
* Free meals on shift.
* Flexible working schedule.
* Annual leave loyalty scheme.
* Annual bonus reward for loyalty and commitment.
* Company contributory pension scheme after qualifying period.
* 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Compliance
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.
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