Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Learning Disabilities
?? Burton-on-Trent?? £15.63 per hour + £60 sleep-ins? Full-Time | 2 Days On / 4 Days Off?? Overtime paid at time and a half
Kindsight Recruitment is recruiting for an established children’s residential care provider in Burton-on-Trent, looking to appoint an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a specialist home supporting children and young people with Learning Disabilities (LD).
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced children’s residential professional who is ready to take greater responsibility within a home, lead shifts and support the development of colleagues while remaining very much involved in the day-to-day care of the young people.
You’ll be joining a provider that places a genuine emphasis on creating nurturing, comfortable homes for young people alongside investing in the people who support them.
The Role
As Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, working alongside the management team to ensure young people receive safe, consistent and person-centred care.
You’ll act as a positive role model for both the young people and your colleagues, taking responsibility for leading shifts and supporting less experienced members of the team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading shifts and supporting the effective day-to-day running of the home
Providing guidance and leadership to Residential Support Workers
Conducting staff supervisions
Supporting shift planning and team development
Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
Supporting young people with Learning Disabilities to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes
Providing personal care where required, including support with hygiene, dressing and feeding
Completing keyworking sessions
Creating, reviewing and implementing care plans and risk assessments
Maintaining accurate records and completing professional reports
Supporting young people’s educational, health and social needs
Planning and participating in activities both within the home and in the wider community
Working collaboratively with families, social workers and other professionals
Supporting budgeting, health & safety checks and general responsibilities within the home
Advocating for young people and ensuring their wishes, views and feelings remain central to their care
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who already understands children’s residential care and is confident taking additional responsibility within a home.
You must have:
A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent
Previous experience working within a children’s residential care home
Experience supporting children or young people with Learning Disabilities
Experience taking responsibility within a shift, mentoring colleagues or working in a senior/supervisory capacity
A nurturing, patient and empathetic approach
Confidence supporting young people with personal care where required
Strong communication and record-keeping skills
The ability to work a rota including sleep-in shifts
A full UK driving licence
Due to Children’s Homes Regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or over.
Salary & Benefits
?? £15.63 per hour
?? £60 per sleep-in
? Overtime paid at time and a half
?? Training completed above your 160 contracted monthly hours is paid at your hourly rate + £2 per hour
?? £500 salary increase following successful completion of probation
?? Further £500 salary increase for each completed year of service following probation
?? 2 days on / 4 days off shift pattern
??? Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
?? Birthday reward scheme, including additional time off for your birthday
?? Employee recognition and reward schemes
?? £200 refer-a-friend scheme
??? Free food while on shift
?? Funded training and ongoing career development
? Funded DBS and Update Service
Progress Your Career in Children’s Residential Care
This could be an excellent next move if you’re an experienced Support Worker ready to step into a Senior position, or an existing Senior looking for a provider where you can continue developing towards future management opportunities.
You’ll be joining a growing service where you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people while developing your own career within residential childcare.
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced children’s residential professional with your Level 3 qualification, a full UK driving licence and experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Kindsight Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
Please note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Kindsight Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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