Senior Residential Support Worker

R13 Recruitment are proud to be working alongside a fantastic business that makes a massive impact on the lives of young people. They are currently looking for a Senior Residential Care Worker to join their team in Reading.

This is a full time, permanent position working 40 hours per week (including rota & administrative shifts), based in Reading. The offered salary for this position is £31,000 per annum plus additional compensation for sleep-in duty.

The companyThis amazing business has a true goal and vision when it comes to supporting young people. With a passionate team they champion a range of services that truly impact the lives of others. As part of their quest to develop an incredibly culture, they are on the lookout for enthusiastic, positive & inspirational people to join their team and help them continue their fantastic journey.

The benefitsPension scheme, free meals on duty, fully funded training & qualifications, your birthday off, weekly incentives & rewards for performance & more!

Your duties will include:

• Ensuring a stable, caring environment for young people within the organisations care.
• Carrying out relevant safeguarding procedures.
• Utilising therapeutic parenting techniques in daily interactions.
• Utilising strong interpersonal skills to develop supportive relationships with young people, allowing them to form positive relationships.
• Supporting young people in various aspects including education, health, hobbies, therapy etc..
• Adhering to all regulatory and statutory requirements, ensure high service standards are maintained.

You will have /be:

• Previous experience within a residential care setting.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and regulatory standards is essential.
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• An understanding & empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience handling challenging behaviour.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with all colleagues.
• Resilient, positive, and self-motivated.

How to apply

To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity please email your CV to Sean Ferris - Senior Delivery Consultant at rthirteen recruitment. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days upon initial submittal of your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful.