Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Whitchurch

Annual Salary: 38500 per annum (including approximately 10 sleep-ins per month)

Hourly Rate: 16.00 per hour
Sleep-ins: Approximately 10 per month at 65 per sleep
Working Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (condensed shifts)
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Childrens Residential Home
Service Users: Children & Young People aged 1117 years

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Experience Required: Previous experience working within an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home supporting children and young people.

This is a brand-new childrens home preparing to welcome its first young person. Joining at this stage offers the opportunity to help shape the culture routines and standards of the service from day one while working within a provider committed to delivering high-quality residential care.

We are seeking either:

• An experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for a fresh challenge or
• A strong Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step into a Team Leader role.

You will be confident leading shifts supporting colleagues maintaining safeguarding standards and helping establish an outstanding home from the very beginning.

Our client is an independent childrens residential provider supporting young people aged 1117 with a strong focus on helping children develop their social emotional independence and functional skills while building resilience and preparing for adulthood.

• Join a brand-new service before the first child moves in.
• Opportunity to influence the homes culture and standards.
• Be part of a supportive leadership team.
• Excellent progression opportunities as the organisation continues to grow.
• Competitive salary and sleep-in payments.

Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.

Comprehensive induction together with ongoing training and professional development.

Focused on empowering young people to develop resilience independence and the life skills needed to achieve positive outcomes.

Supportive ambitious and child-centred with a commitment to high standards teamwork and continuous improvement.

Sponsorship is not available.

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (this is not considered equivalent).
• Your experience is limited to Healthcare NHS CQC Supported Living or Nursery settings.
• You require sponsorship or are currently on a visa requiring sponsorship.

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

If youre passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to help establish a brand-new home wed love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.