Senior Residential Care Worker

Senior Residential Childcare PractitionerJob Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £28,860 - £31,746 per annum (37 hours a week)Location: Reading, UKRole Overview: We are seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner for our client within their new 4-bed home in Reading. This role involves providing care and support to children in a challenging environment. You will play a key role in shaping a new Children's Home, offering a safe, consistent, and non-judgmental approach to children who have experienced trauma and abuse.Key Responsibilities:* Daily Support: Assist with personal hygiene, medication, and daily routines.* Meal Planning: Cook and plan menus with the children.* Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and well-kept home.* Safeguarding: Protect and advocate for young people, raising concerns as needed.* Education Support: Help with homework, liaise with schools, and attend academic reviews.* Team Leadership: Manage shifts and daily operations.* Report Writing: Maintain records and complete daily reports.* Activity Coordination: Plan and engage in social activities and holidays.* Professional Relationships: Work with external agencies and professionals.* Key Worker Tasks: Manage keyworker responsibilities and assign tasks to staff.* Independence Support: Promote independence and appropriate social behaviour.Candidate Requirements:* Commitment: Engage with children with challenging behaviours and histories.* Relationship Building: Create positive, supportive relationships.* Calm Under Pressure: Remain composed in stressful situations.* Flexibility: Work shifts, including weekends and holidays, and undertake sleep-ins.* Initiative and Resilience: Work autonomously and handle risk.* Experience: Minimum 2 years in a similar environment.* Education: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce (Essential).* Driving License: Full, clean UK Driving License (Preferred).Benefits:* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).* Progressive pay scale.* Referral program.* Employee Assistance Program.* Paid training and support for progression.* Enrolment in NEST Pension scheme.* Staff incentives and achievement awards.Application Process: All candidates will undergo Safer Recruitment and DBS checks. If you have the attributes to provide a safe, consistent, and caring environment, apply now to make our house 'their home' and positively impact children's lives.Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.