Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary:
* Unqualified: Base salary of £27,519.96, with potential to earn up to £32,919.96 with sleep-in shifts.
* Qualified (full diploma Level 5 or equivalent): Base salary of £28,128.36, with potential to earn up to £33,528.36 with sleep-in shifts.
Specific Hours: 39 hours per week, shift pattern
At Dove Adolescent Services, we support young people in developing emotional resilience to reach their full potential. Our ethos is fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others to support transitions into adulthood.
We are currently seeking Senior Residential Child Care Workers to join our team in Barnsley.
Main Responsibilities
* Complete key domestic duties daily to maintain a homely environment
* Encourage development of interests and attitudes through planning and participating in activities
* Promote, safeguard, and protect the welfare of each young person according to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018; assess needs and contribute to care and risk plans
* Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with young people
* Manage behaviour positively and assertively per care and risk management plans
* Consult with young people to promote healthy lifestyles
* Motivate and support young people in developing positive networks with adults, peers, and families
* Participate in care package development, implementation, and review through team meetings and supervisions
* Attend and advocate for young people in childcare reviews
All Applicants Must Have
* Understanding and commitment to the 24/7 role, including weekends and bank holidays; undertake sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota
* Experience supporting vulnerable young people
* Ability to work independently with high accuracy and maintain clear records
* Good interpersonal skills and a positive team attitude
* Intermediate computer skills
* Ability to complete daily statutory and policy records
* Empathetic nature
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people
Benefits
* Pay increase after probation
* Performance-related benefits and bonuses
* Additional pay for Bank Holidays
* Sickness cover bonus of £30
* Sleep-in allowance of £45 per night (average 8-10 sleeps per month)
* Free meals during shifts
* Flexible working schedule
* Annual leave loyalty scheme
* Annual bonus for loyalty and commitment
* Company contributory pension scheme after qualifying period
* Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years of continuous employment
Dove Adolescent Services Ltd, established in 1993, offers residential care for young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement without notice.
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