Overview
Job Title: Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Home Type: 4 Bedded EBD home - therapeutic PACE approach
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Basic Pay: up to £34,960 p/a (based on contracted hours & 9-11 sleeps p/m)
Enhanced Overtime Rate: Up to £18.32 p/h
Bonus package: Up to £1,830 available in additional bonuses / benefits
Travel Allowance: If more than 10 miles away, access a £720 p/a allowance
Shift pattern: 7:00-22:30, 2 on 4 off shift pattern & overtime available
Who will you be working for?
Join this Ofsted regulated 4 Bedded EBD home in Redditch. This organisation is a therapeutically informed provider of children\'s residential care with two operational homes in the West Midlands and plans to expand.
You would be responsible for leading shifts and supporting up to four children that display social, emotional and mental health difficulties, challenging behaviours, autism, ADHD, and past trauma. The current children are all engaging with full-time education and are working towards their own key goals. The company supports progression and internal development and would be keen for the successful candidate to work towards their Level 5 in Leadership and Management, if they want to.
The Package & Benefits
* Basic pay: up to £27,150 + £55 per sleep-in, netting you up to £34,960 p/a (based on 9-11 sleeps p/m)
* Additional bonus package: Up to £1,830 available in bonuses/benefits, including your birthday off & paid, a probationary completion bonus, 100% attendance bonus (paid in December), Employee of the Month (voted by the team), and Ofsted related bonuses
* Enhanced Overtime: up to £18.32 p/h
* Paid on-call: One paid on-call weekend day per month for £40; enhanced OT rate payable if needed to cover
* Travel Allowance: For those travelling 10 miles or more to work, £60 p/m, totalling £720 p/a
* Wellbeing & Recognition: Employee Assistance Program with up to 6 free counselling sessions and eligibility for Blue Light Card
* Rota: Fixed 2 on 4 off shift pattern with a reliable on-call rota
* Professional Development: Fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, paid induction, and ongoing training, including the therapeutic \'PACE\' approach
* Holiday: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays; birthday off and paid; up to 10 days off in a row with use of 2 days
* Growth & Progression: Opportunities for internal progression through salary bandings and regular professional check-ins
What Will The Role Entail?
As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team whilst on shift. You will pull from your experience working in children\'s homes to manage and lead a passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home and high-quality delivery of care for young people.
The Successful Candidate Will Excel At:
* Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift-leading, problem-solving, and staying calm under pressure are vital.
* Key-working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging engagement in education, activities, and hobbies; preparing them for adult life after care.
* Developing and reviewing Ofsted-required documents such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments.
* Following Ofsted regulations related to Quality Standards and safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Understanding home operations including Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness, and finances.
Requirements
* 18+ months' experience working specifically within a children\'s home environment
* Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
* Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described, including sleep-ins
* A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people
If you are keen to discuss the Senior Children\'s Residential Support Worker vacancy further, have questions, or this one isn\'t the right fit, please get in touch.
Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and employment history verification.
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