Brook Street Social Care are excited to be working alongside a well-established care service supporting children and young people within residential homes across the North West.
Senior Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People
Longton, Preston
1 on 2 off shifts plus sleeps
Full time hours
£13.23 per hour
£55 per sleep
Driving Licence- Essential
This excellent and family run children's service has 5 residential homes in total across the North West of England - no more than 3 young people in 1 service and each home of up to 3 beds.
We are looking for compassionate, caring individuals to join our team of children's residential support workers.
Previous experience of at least 1 year supporting children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties and challenging behaviours is desirable and the ability to work across more than one service as staff are often required to work on rotation across services.
The role:-
The Senior Residential Care Worker is responsible for the young people whilst on duty. They are responsible for promoting a positive safe and homely environment for all young people within the home. They will promote best practice and therapeutic parenting within their teams, in accordance with the service's policies and procedures.
This may include: -
Providing a safe and caring home to the children and young people.
To follow and implement the delivery of the individual care plans as directed by the Registered Manager and to ensure that care and support is provided and maintained.
Providing emotional support and companionship.
Enabling the young people to participate in activities and events in the community.
Supporting the young people to become independent - such as finances, appointments.
You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and reporting to your supervisor.
Rewards and benefits -:
Free training and development
Pension contributions
Access to occupational health, physiotherapy, and counselling services
Flexible working hours
If you are interested in applying for this position and feel you have the right attributes and attitude to excel in the role, apply to today and our team will be in touch with you.
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Brook Street UK
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Preston, Lancashire PR1 2QT, England
£24,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Brook Street Social Care is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for children and young people in Longton, Preston, with a pay rate of £13.23 per hour and additional compensation of £55 per sleep.
- The role involves working full-time with 1 on 2 off shifts, requiring a driving license and at least one year of experience supporting children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- The Senior Residential Care Worker will ensure a safe, homely environment and implement individual care plans while promoting therapeutic parenting practices.
- Responsibilities include providing emotional support, enabling community participation, and assisting young people in developing independence skills.
- The position offers benefits such as free training and development, pension contributions, and access to occupational health services.
