Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Support WorkerLocation: Chard, SomersetSalary: £30,160 per annum (if qualified)

• £43.47 per sleep-in carried out
• £1,400 per annum attendance bonus (paid quarterly)

Full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Must have prior experience working in children’s residential, hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Job Outline:

As a Senior Support Worker at our Children’s Home, you will play a pivotal role in supervising shifts and guiding Support Workers to deliver high-quality care, stability, and support to disadvantaged young people. You will provide advice, promote positive role modelling, and ensure the young people are treated equally while fostering their personal growth and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Support Workers during shifts, ensuring information is effectively communicated and cascaded in alignment with legislative, contractual, and inspection frameworks.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating the value of education, care, and personal development to inspire improved behaviours among young people.
• Establish clear structures and behavioural boundaries to support young people in understanding expectations.
• Build trust and mutual respect with young people, promoting effective communication and appropriate responses to instructions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and house paperwork to ensure compliance and information availability.
• Support and monitor young people's behaviour, implementing strategies to minimize incidents and encourage positive outcomes.
• Develop and facilitate engaging activities that promote education, life skills, and personal development for the young people in your care.
• Provide practical guidance to young people on essential life skills, such as managing finances and navigating everyday challenges.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Support Workers to maximize their performance and potential, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Essential:

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience working in residential care (children’s sector preferred).
• A QCF Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong understanding of service delivery monitoring and meeting short-term objectives.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, promoting a collaborative environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good level of emotional resilience.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in monitoring and improving service delivery within a residential care setting.

Shift Pattern

• Hours: 2 days on 4 days off (7:30am to 10:30pm, followed by a sleep in, and another long day)

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary with sleep-in bonuses and attendance rewards.
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and inclusive environment.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people by providing guidance, care, and stability.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in children’s residential care who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and is ready to step into a leadership position.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now!