Senior Residential Support Worker (Children's Home)

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Staffordshire, ST7
Salary: 31,305.60 - 34,259.20 (inclusive of sleep-ins)

Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference in children's lives? Do you have the skills and experience to lead and inspire a team? If you're ready to take the next step in your career with clear pathways to management, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and create positive relationships with children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
• Use your leadership skills to supervise staff, lead shifts, and ensure placement plans, policies, and risk assessments are followed.
• Support the children in their education and daily activities, helping them to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Be responsible for rotas, staff supervision, and creating an environment where every child feels valued and supported.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of experience in residential childcare and working with young people.
• A valid driving licence.
• A commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Candidates must be 22 years old or above, in line with children's home regulations.

We offer a range of benefits to support your development and well-being, including:

• Competitive salary inclusive of sleep-ins (50 per sleep-in).
• Pathway to management through our Passport to Manage training, including the Level 5 Diploma.
• Flexible working patterns to support a healthy work/life balance.
• Service awards: 200 (2 years), 400 (5 years), 600 (10 years), plus up to 500 for outstanding practice.
• Performance bonuses: 100 for achieving a "Good" Ofsted outcome, 200 for "Outstanding."
• Health and well-being support, including cashback for medical treatments and well-being appointments through our MediCash scheme.
• Monthly REACH Awards, with the chance to win up to 150 in vouchers.
• Earn up to 3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to 1,000 for recommending a full-time staff member.

If you are ready to make a difference and take on this rewarding challenge, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Join us and transform a house into a home for children in need.