Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

About the role:

• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals
• Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift
• Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment
• Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child
• Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism
• Taking part in sleep-in shifts and working a 2-on, 4-off rota (with advance notice)

What You’ll Need:

• A minimum of 12 months experience in an Ofsted registered residential children's home
• A level 3 diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent). Applications may be considered for candidates that are close to achieving the diploma
• A full UK driving licence – essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings
• A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to care
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (Rota plan given in advance but likely to be 2 on 4 off)

What we can offer:

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• *A estimated salary of £34,408 to £37,834 (depending on qualfication held), based on an hourly rate of £13.80 to £15.45 (days) and a sleep night rate of £60 per night
• A casual dress code
• Free food while you are on shift
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays**
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
• Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)
• Monthly recognition awards