Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker
Location: Barnsley
Salary:: 27519.96 to 28128.36 base salary with the potential to earn up to 32919.96 to 33528.36 with sleep-in shifts

Working Hours: 39 hours per week (flexible rota including weekends and bank holidays)
Number of Sleeps Required: 810 per month
Pay Per Sleep: 45 per night
Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: Young People aged 817 with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. Level 5 Diploma for qualified pay bracket.
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year in a similar Ofsted-regulated setting
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 4
• Location: Barnsley
• Type of YPs: EBD Trauma Neglect CSE
• Ofsted Rating: Good
• Ratio of staff to children: 1:1

Who we are looking for
Empathetic patient and resilient professionals
Confident in managing challenging behaviours
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable proactive and values-driven
Flexible to meet the demands of a 24/7 rota including weekends sleep-ins and bank holidays

Who you will be working for
This is a small family-run organisation with a strong therapeutic ethos
Established since 1993 they are well-respected in the sector
Operates a network of homes with consistent and positive Ofsted reports
Future plans include further expansion and development opportunities for staff
Their services focus on building resilience and independence in young people who have experienced trauma

Why this Home & Company
Genuine progression opportunities into Team Leader or Deputy Manager roles
Support in achieving Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
Benefits include:

• Pay rise after successful probation
• Loyalty holiday scheme (up to 25 days annual leave)
• Annual bonus for loyalty and commitment
• Flexible working options
• 30 bonus for short notice sickness cover
• Free meals on shift
• Company contributory pension
• Bank holiday enhancements

Ethos focused on creating a homely nurturing environment
Culture of respect trust and collaboration

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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Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
Candidates with only HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered
You require sponsorship no sponsorship available

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.