Senior Children's Residential Support Worker Mountsorrel, Leicestershire Permanent and full time Permanent and full time (base on a rolling rota) £28,360 - £35,811 We are a large and well established organisation caring for children and adults. Our beautiful new short breaks home in Mountsorrel will support children & young people between 0 -18 years who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and challenging behaviour. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills. Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: -To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities. -To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals. -To lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties. -To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc. -To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date. -To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to. -To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times. What we’re looking for -Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare OR be willing to complete this in the required timeframe. -Relevant experience working with children & young people. -At least 1 years supervisory and Shift Leader experience in a residential care setting. -Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. -Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits: -We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. -Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata. -The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme. -A host of family friendly leave options including company maternity paternity and adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options. -Service related sick pay from day 1. -Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution. -Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension. -Cycle2work scheme. -Interest free season ticket loans. -Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our benefit portal. -Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. -Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support. -Access to our learning and development. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship