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Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 p/h - Up to £70.50 per sleep
About the Role:
Our client, a respected provider of residential care for children and young people, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in the residential childcare sector to take on a more senior, leadership-focused role and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will work alongside the management team to ensure that the children and young people in your care receive high-quality support and care in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. You will take a lead role in supporting junior staff, guiding them to provide outstanding care while contributing to the development of care plans and the overall running of the home.
Key Responsibilities:
? Support the team in providing high-quality care for children and young people, ensuring their well-being, safety, and development.
? Take a lead role in the implementation of individual care plans, ensuring they meet the specific needs of each child or young person.
? Supervise and mentor junior residential support workers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the team operates efficiently.
? Provide regular supervision and performance reviews for staff, promoting their development and ensuring high standards are maintained.
? Act as a role model for staff, demonstrating the highest levels of care and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
? Promote positive relationships with children and young people, supporting their emotional and psychological development through a trauma-informed approach. ? Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are followed and take prompt action when required.
? Assist with the planning and delivery of activities that support childrens social, emotional, and educational development.
? Maintain accurate records in line with legislation, ensuring that all documentation is up to date and reflects the care and progress of each child.
? Help prepare and contribute to the delivery of Ofsted inspections, ensuring that the home meets regulatory standards.
? Assist in the recruitment and training of new staff, providing inductions and shadowing opportunities.
? Participate in on-call duties and be a point of contact for the team in emergencies.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
? Minimum 1 years experience as a Residential Support Worker (or similar role) in a childrens home or similar setting.
? Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce Qualification (or equivalent). ? Sound understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
? Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and motivate staff. ? Experience in working with young people with complex needs, including emotional and behavioral difficulties.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with children, staff, and external stakeholders.
? Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
? A compassionate, dedicated approach to working with children and young people and a commitment to their personal development.
Desirable Skills:
? Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
? Previous experience in leading teams and mentoring staff.
Why Join Our Client?
? Competitive salary and benefits package.
? A supportive and friendly working environment with opportunities for career progression.
? Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
? The chance to work with a passionate team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
To Apply:
If you are an experienced Team Leader with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
If you require any further information then do give me a call on the below number;
07849957246
