Senior Residential Support Worker (Residential Children's Homes)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary – Circa £37,000 this includes sleep in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month)
Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our children's residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation who are currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep‑in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.
Main duties of this role include
* 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 reflects the progress of the young person using our paperless systems and tools
* To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation
* To undertake an in‑depth quality and bespoke training package
* To attend staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model
* To act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
* To work with young people using positive support strategies including de‑escalation tools and techniques using in‑house training (PRICE)
Job requirements
* 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
* Must have a full manual driving licence
* Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or working towards
* To participate in further continuing professional development supporting 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 a progressive and committed team
If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of their children/young people and employees at heart. If you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people, then please apply today!
First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.
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