Job title
Senior Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Children Home
Salary
£35,120 starting salary.
Shift Patterns
48 hours shifts with the occasional 24-hour (depending on rota; rota confirmed 6 months in advance)
Sleep Ins
Yes / Essential; 8 to 10 per month
On-Call Duties
Yes
Working Hours
165 per month
Driver Required
Yes / Essential
Qualifications Required
Level 3 or equivalent in Residential Childcare
Experience Required
Yes 1 Year within Children’s Residential Childcare
About the company
A long-standing family business with over 15 homes that prides itself on providing Outstanding care to its YPs and taking care of the staff team. The company promotes work-life balance, including rota completion 6 months in advance. Established in 2004 and having grown to provide Ofsted rated Outstanding or Good in 2021/2022, with 66% of the homes Outstanding.
The company upholds the values of good parenting, aiming to understand a young person’s perspective and focus on small actions that make a meaningful difference in daily life.
The Homes are carefully selected to be close to amenities and services, encouraging children to be part of the community. Homes are immaculately decorated to create comfort, security, and positivity.
Who we are looking for
A caring and committed individual to help change the lives of children who require our help.
An individual who understands Children’s Residential and is ready to embark on a long-term career while working with the company to obtain their Level 5 with the view to move into management.
Someone who understands resilience and that there are good days and bad days.
Someone who enjoys working in a team and helping YPs and colleagues.
The day-to-day requirements
What you will be doing…
You will be changing a child’s life by providing one-to-one therapeutic care for children aged 6-17 who are from backgrounds of trauma and neglect, in line with their care plans, acting as a role model at all times.
You must be driven to ensure children and young people have an experience of childhood that they deserve, one filled with fun, laughter, friendship, and discovery.
You will be participating in the day-to-day operation and duties of the home and ensuring all documentation required is completed accurately.
The company will aid you in creating a positive environment in the home, enabling children to express themselves, feel safe and enrich their lives.
You will be supporting the children on social and educational activities that help them develop their learning and educational aspirations, including family contact, appointments, education, leisure activities, holidays abroad, trips in the UK, and more.
To achieve this high level of care, you will work with a fantastic team and supportive manager to ensure that the children in your care have all their needs and requirements met.
Benefits beyond the Salary
* Eligibility to enrol on Management development programmes following a successful probation period, with 89% of our Seniors moving into Registered Managers positions.
* Comprehensive onboarding and training plan in a variety of disciplines (including Safeguarding, Clinical Understanding, Health & Wellbeing and Behaviour Management) to give you autonomy to change a child’s life.
* 33 days holiday
* Wellness programme (including free annual health screening, dental, therapy, podiatry, acupuncture, and options to include family members after 6 months).
* Expert clinical training delivered online and in-house throughout this role.
* Employee Counselling Service & Wellbeing and Advice.
* Monthly supervision with your manager focusing on well-being and progression.
* 24/7 access to support by Management
* Regular Team Meetings to ensure your well-being, create stronger relationships and promote innovative ideas
* Awards with company events, your team, and children.
Financial Rewards
* Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grading systems
* Uncapped overtime, enabling you to increase hours and salary by upwards of 50% each month.
* Fully funded enhanced DBS
* Funded mandatory Level 4 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
* Level 5 in Leadership and Management – fully funded
* Blue light discount card eligibility with access to more than 15,000 discounts
* Overtime Enhancement Scheme
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, and meet the qualifications for this role, you are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact for more information.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Sam at:
Phone: 01423 393 019
Email: samuel@sgscare.co.uk
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