Job details
Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's Services
Location: Yoxall
Salary: £33,500 - £35,000 including sleep ins
Contract Type: Full time - (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)
Requirements
* Must have the right to live and work in the UK
* Must be over 21 years old
* Must hold a full clean driving licence
* Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care - children and young people pathway)
* Experience working in children's residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare
About the role
As a Senior Residential Care Worker in the Ofsted rating Outstanding home, you'll take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people. You will help shape care plans, ensure the smooth daily operation of the home, and play a key role in driving quality and positive outcomes for every child in your care.
Key responsibilities
* Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery
* Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments
* Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment
* Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities
* Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care
* Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments
* Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines
* Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care
* Attending meetings and training sessions
* Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities
Benefits
* Additional pay for sleep-in shifts
* Ongoing training and CPD
* Company pension scheme
* Opportunities for internal promotion and development
* Supportive and values-led work environment
* Access to mentoring and leadership support
Skills
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Ability to manage and motivate a team
* Strong empathy and resilience under pressure
* Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation
* IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems
* Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues
* Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home
Contact
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.
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