Senior Residential Support Worker

The Bettermeant Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in the United Kingdom is looking for two Senior Residential Support Workers to assist in managing care homes. The role involves leading the team, ensuring compliance with care plans, and safeguarding children and young people. Candidates must hold a Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare and have at least one year of experience in the residential childcare sector. Leadership abilities and knowledge of relevant regulations are essential. The position includes shift work and sleeping nights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience within residential child care sector.
• Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Home Manager and Deputy Manager with daily tasks.
• Monitor and ensure staff follow individual care plans.
• Support education and take part in activities.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to confidently lead a team

Team player

Education

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Full Time Hours :
37.5 per week

Role Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Residential Support Worker to join our homes.

The role includes assisting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager with daily tasks such as reporting & recording, monitoring, ensuring that staff follow individual care plans and ensuring the safeguarding of our children and young people. You will be required to help lead and develop the team and to set an example to others.

The role may also include supporting education, taking part in activities, daily household tasks, attending meetings with staff and professionals, assisting with training and development of the staff team and reporting to the leadership management team.

The role is on shift and also requires sleeping nights.

Requirements:

• Essential: Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Essential: Minimum 1 year Experience within residential child care sector
• Essential: Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations
• Good organisational skills
• Able to confidently lead and support a team
• Good team player

Successful applicants will only be given a formal offer after receipt of a satisfactory DBS and references are received.