Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker Location - Preston, Lancashire Salary - £37,000 including £70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month Service: Children’s Residential Care Home Service Users: YP with various needs; EBD, CSE, CCE Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway) Experience: At least 1 years’ experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years Employment Type: Full Time/ Permanent The Opportunity Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our client's children's residential homes. Our client takes EBD Referrals and the YPs are 6 to 17 on Admission. The referrals are deemed to be low to medium risk. This is a role that specialises in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect, or abuse and may display challenging behaviours. The Company Our client is an established company that is growing, they offer various children's services such as Family Support, Children's Homes for LD and EBD and Supported Living for Care Leavers. Their service covers the Midlands and North of England. The Benefits: Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance Enhanced overtime rate of; time and a third Access to the employee wellbeing programme 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare No barriers to progression within various services across the Midlands and North of England What you will be expected to do: Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day To provide reports and documentation that reflect the progress of the young person, using our paperless systems and tools To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation You will also need: To provide positive parenting To have exceptional communication skills To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards) To be open-minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner Essential Requirements: Must have a full manual driving licence Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent Be willing to participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of our young people To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people To be an active member of the team and be committed to working in unison This is a great opportunity to work with a company that offers genuine career progression through its current services and new and developing services across the North West and the Midlands (East and West). If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information. Contact Samuel on 0113 318 0595 or Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk