Senior Residential Support Worker – Childrens Care Home Part Time

City, Derby
Midlands Care Services Ltd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our expanding team at a 4-bed children’s home (EBD).

Up to £35,700 per year

Located in Burton on Trent

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have experience within Residential Child Care? Are you ready to grow personally in your career? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Midlands Care Services.

We are looking for positive role models who are fun loving & passionate people who are committed to developing their own professional capabilities that can offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, empathetic approach whilst respecting children s views, wishes & feelings.

What You Will Be Rewarded With:

• Up to £35,700 per annum including sleep-in allowance
• £500 salary increase upon completion of probation
• £500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service after passing your probation
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
• Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• Employee recognition rewards scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with a days additional annual leave entitlement increase each year
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with enrolment onto the fully funded Level 5 Children and Young People s Workforce qualification
• Flexible working opportunities including part-time
• Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half
• Relaxed working environments with the very best facilities and amenities
• All team members are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire
• Free food whilst on shift

Our successful Senior Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

• NVQ Level 3 Children s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)
• Experience in a children’s home setting (essential)
• Supervisory experience
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)

Key Responsibilities:

• Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence
• Leading teams & supporting the daily running of the home and Senior Management decisions
• Shift planning & Budgeting
• Supporting team development & conducting supervisions
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
• General house duties and maintenance & completing health and safety checks
• Engage in planning, creating, updating and implementing care plans
• Creating, updating and adhering to individual risk assessments
• Keyworking & Advocacy
• Working in partnership with other agencies
• Report writing and attending reviews as required

Shift Pattern: 2 days on shift, then 4 days off

Salary up to £35,700 per year (inclusive of 10 sleeps per month, any additional sleeps are paid at £60 per sleep)

Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People Workforce. You must also have at least 1 year of experience within residential Childcare and working alongside young people.

Please note that you must be 21 years of age or above to apply due to children s homes regulations. We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We encourage you to apply If you are passionate about providing care and making a difference in the lives of young people. You are exactly what we are looking for!