Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Fareham Hampshire
Salary:per annum
Working Hours: Fulltime 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate: 15.3519.19 per hour
Number of Sleeps Required: Minimum 1 per week
Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: Young People with EBD

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 in Child Residential Care or Health and Social Care
Experience in Years: 2 years providing care (preferred) 1 year in a senior role in child residential care (required)
Employment Type: Permanent

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a compassionate and driven Senior Support Worker with a strong background in child residential care. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills be proactive in supporting and supervising team members and have a good understanding of safeguarding regulatory requirements and relevant policies. This role requires someone who is resilient with the ability to manage challenging behaviour and celebrate young peoples achievements.

Who you will be working for

Company Size: Small
Number of Homes: 3 soon to be 4
Progression Opportunity: Support for those wishing to progress
Track Record with Ofsted: Good
Future Plans: Growth hoping to open more homes throughout 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead and delegate within the staff team to ensure shifts are wellmanaged
• Support and supervise junior staff members
• Manage delegated responsibilities from the Registered Manager
• Participate in oncall duties as required
• Support the Registered Manager in regulatory responsibilities ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people
• Stay current with relevant legislation and policies
• Promote a safe and caring environment
• Challenge unacceptable practices and raise concerns appropriately
• Recognise and celebrate the progress and achievements of young people
• Manage challenging behaviours and attend professional meetings as required
• Record and report key aspects of care
• Support individualised care plans daily goals and activities
• Promote education and essential daily living skills
• Undertake keyworker responsibilities for young people

The successful candidate must provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. The role requires eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that shift patterns include evenings weekends and sleepins.

Values

• We value the needs rights and views of every child.
• We celebrate individuality difference and diversity.
• We promote each childs health and wellbeing.
• We create an environment that supports effective communication.
• We foster selfesteem and resilience as key to child development.
• We uphold confidentiality and maintain it appropriately.
• We support individualised care and aim to help children with challenges like communication and behavioural issues.
• We work as a transparent collaborative team to help each child fulfil their potential.

Job Types: Fulltime Permanent
Pay: 15.3519.19 per hour
Expected Hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients professional and dedicated team they encourage you to apply today.
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