Responsibilities:
* Establish positive relationships with our children and help them develop life skills.
* To create a supportive environment for our children, with a focus on promoting safety, health and well-being.
* Ensure our home is safe, secure and stable for our children.
* To help and support children achieve their optimum potential in relation to education, independence, health and social skills.
* To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in our home is always maintained, creating a positive and supportive environment for both children and colleagues.
* To communicate positively and honestly, ensuring excellent communication to connect with our children, keeping them informed and allowing them to express themselves authentically.
* To care about doing things well - contribute to creating an environment that enhances positive development and one that provides memorable experiences that help our children achieve independence in the future.
* To safeguard children from risks to their health and welfare.
* Ensure compliance with legislation, regulatory and good practice as outlined in the Children's Home Regulations 2015.
Requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
* A full, UK driving license
* Competent working with IT systems
* Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
* Valid DBS check or willingness to undertake
* Desirable - Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
* Experience – Minimum of 2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* What motivates you to work with children?
Experience:
* working with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Level 3 Residential Childcare Qualification (Desired) (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential