Senior Residential Support Worker

Sgscare; Colne; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care organization in Colne is seeking a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker to manage shifts and support vulnerable young people. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care and have experience in the sector. Responsibilities include planning shifts, managing risks, and providing comprehensive care. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including enhanced leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance

Enhanced overtime rate

Access to employee wellbeing programme

28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years.
• Full manual driving licence required.
• Passion for supporting children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
• Manage risks according to company policies.
• Communicate shift plans effectively.
• Provide progress reports using paperless systems.
• Review care plans and documentation.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Positive parenting

Knowledge of current legislation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker / Shift Lead

Location: Colne, Lancashire

Salary: £35,600 DOE - Up to £35.6K, includes sleep-in allowance (£70.47 per sleep-in with an average of 11 per month)

Service: Children’s Residential Care Home

Service Users: YP with various needs; EBD, CSE, CCE, LD

Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care is desirable

Experience: At least 1 year’s experience relevant to residential care in the last 5 years

The Opportunity

Excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified candidate to join the team in one of our client's children’s residential homes. Our client takes EBD Referrals and the YPs are 6 to 17 on Admission.

The Company

Our client is a rapidly expanding organisation currently offering a very competitive salary plus benefits, including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts.

They specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect, or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The Benefits

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to the employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service

What you will be expected to do:

• Ensuring shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To communicate effectively with the team regarding the plans for the day
• To provide reports and documentation that reflect the progress of the young person, using our paperless systems and tools
• To review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation

You will also need:

• To provide positive parenting
• To have exceptional communication skills
• To have sound working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards)
• To be open-minded, empathetic in a calm and professional manner

Essential Requirements:

• Must have a full manual driving licence
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Be willing to participate in further continuing professional development to support the needs of our young people
• To have a clear passion and desire to support children and young people
• To be an active member of the team and be committed to working in unison

This is a great opportunity to work with a company that offers genuine career progression through its current services and new and developing services across the North West and the Midlands (East and West).

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in their care, and therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

SGS Care Ltd are a Recruiting Partner of the above-mentioned client, working alongside them to find top talent within the Children’s Residential Care Home Sector.

🙋🏽♂️ Samuel Goulden | 📞 0113 318 0595 | 📧 Email: [e-mail]