Senior Residential Support Worker

Compass Community Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children’s support organization in Gateshead is looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker. In this role, you will create positive relationships and ensure the care of children, alongside supervising staff. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 Diploma and at least 2 years experience in residential childcare. This part-time position offers various benefits including bonuses and substantial holiday leave.

Benefits

£50 per sleep-in

Bonus for achieving Ofsted outcomes

Service awards for tenure

224 hours holiday, increasing with tenure

Cashback for medical appointments

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
• At least 2 years of experience within residential childcare.
• Valid manual driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Create positive relationships with children and meet their needs.
• Supervise staff and lead shifts.
• Ensure welfare and care of each child.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Ability to engage with children

Staff supervision skills

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce

Job description

Overview

Want to work in a children’s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children’s lives? Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management? If the answer is yes, a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in children’s lives: you will create positive relationships with them, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
• You will engage with a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• Within this leadership role you will be responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas, and ensuring that placement plans are followed and education is supported.
• You will ensure the welfare and care of each child, and give guidance and support to all residential workers.

Qualifications

• Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations).
• Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce.
• Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
• Has a valid manual driving license.

Why work for Compass?

• £50 per sleep-in.
• Our “Passport to Manage” training allows you to gain your Level 5 for clear management progression.
• Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving ‘Outstanding’.
• Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• 224 hours holiday, gradually increasing to 248 hours after 4 years of working with us.
• Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
• With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
• Company pension scheme.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Above all we thrive on our ethos “Potential Not Perfection”, meaning we will consider all applications.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Individual and Family Services

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