Job Description
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a respected private children's residential service to recruit for several experienced Senior Residential Support Worker for a permanent position based in Liverpool.This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to join a high-quality, nurturing children's service committed to delivering exceptional care to young people. You'll play a key role in supporting the management team and leading shifts to ensure the smooth running of the home.You will work within a three bed services, each supporting up to three young people.Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain a safe environment by identifying, recording, and escalating safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance.
* Lead shifts, allocate tasks, ensure safe staffing levels, and provide guidance and support to the staff team.
* Deliver nurturing, trauma-informed care that promotes young people's emotional, social, and educational development, encouraging independence and positive routines.
* Build meaningful relationships with allocated young people, complete key work sessions, and contribute to assessments, placement plans, and risk management.
* Promote positive behaviour using deescalation strategies, uphold behaviour management policies, and support the physical and emotional wellbeing of children.
Key Responsibilities:
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential.
* Experience supporting children and young people.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding practices.
* Confident communication and leadership abilities.
* Previous experience in senior or shift-leading role.
* Previous experience in trauma-informed practice.
* Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
* Full UK driving licence is essential.
Contract Type: Permanent. Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour - £60 Per SleepWorking pattern - Shift work including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins as requiredHit the apply button now and follow the steps below:Contact Leasha on Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Children's Services and will also provide expert career advice along the way.We also have a market leading referral scheme of up to £250* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to contact Leasha at Spencer Clarke Group.*T's & C's apply.