CR Children's Care is a newly established therapeutic home dedicated to supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma. If you are compassionate, resilient, and committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Children's Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and possess strong communication and leadership skills. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting children with their daily activities and ensuring their well-being, as well as leading a team and liaising with management. This position requires a proactive individual who is able to drive and is familiar with developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs.
Applicants should be resilient in the face of challenging behaviours, passionate about consistently showing up for the children, and committed to advocating for them while helping them feel safe and loved.
Hourly rate: £16.55 plus sleep-in payments.
Yearly Earnings: up to £40,304
Job Type: Full-time, shift-based (days, nights, weekends)
Duties
* Provide support to children in the home environment, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
* Create a safe, homely and nurturing environment for children to thrive and grow.
* Assist with the development and implementation of personalised care plans, adapting as necessary to meet changing needs.
* Engage with children through play, educational activities, and social interactions to promote their development.
* Maintain clear communication with parents, guardians, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
* Document progress and any significant changes in behaviour or circumstances, ensuring accurate records are kept.
* Drive to various locations as required for activities or appointments, ensuring safe transportation of children.
* Utilise IT skills for record-keeping and communication purposes as needed.
Requirements
* Previous experience working with children is essential.
* To hold at least a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
* Confident in leading a team, holding supervisions and performance management.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for effective interaction with children and families.
* A valid driving licence is required to facilitate transportation duties.
* Knowledge of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively.
* Proficiency in IT applications for documentation and reporting purposes is desirable.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and possess the skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role as a Senior Residential Support Worker.
What Can We Offer you:
* Career Progression – Ongoing development from RSW to senior roles.
* Professional Training – Peer mentoring, Shadowing and Industry recognised Training with certificated qualifications.
Employee Benefits:
* Free Blue Light Card – Discounts across retail, travel & leisure.
* HSF Health Cash Plan – Employer Subsidised Health Plan. HSF Employee Assistance Programme; GP advice line, Health and Legal advice. Employee Perkbox offering high street discounts, Money saving offers, Special prices cinema tickets and more.
* Employee recognition Awards
What We're Looking For:
* Empathy, resilience, and commitment to supporting young people that have experienced trauma.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £16.55 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/07/2025