JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Rochdale to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home.
Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.
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Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.
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Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.
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Sleep overnight at the home as required.
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Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.
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Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.
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Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.
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Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.
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Review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation.
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Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.
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Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model.
Job Requirements:
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Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
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Full UK Driving License
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Clean DBS
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Commitment to ongoing professional development to support the needs of our young people.
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Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Competitive salary - + plus sleep-in allowance
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Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Pay: £12.65 - £14.50 p/h
Expected hours: 40 hours per week plus sleeps
Benefits:
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Casual dress
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Health & wellbeing programme
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On-site parking
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Referral programme
Schedule:
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Day shift
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Night shift
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Overtime
Experience:
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Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
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Driving Licence (essential)
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Level 3/4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person