Role: Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Service

Location: Alton

Salary: £27,518 - £29,058 (plus sleep in allowance)

Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Do you have team-leading skills? Are you looking for a role that has clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is "yes", then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with our client could be perfect for you.

Our client is passionate about providing the highest quality care and we are looking for people like you to join their brilliant team.

Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. You must also have at least 2 years of experience within residential Childcare.

Benefits

• Earn a competitive salary (plus £50 per sleep-in).
• Access to management training, allowing you to get your Level 5, giving you a clear pathway into management.
• A great work/life balance with flexible working patterns.
• 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.
• Access to a health and wellbeing support platform. Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Make a huge difference in a child's life. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• Ensure the welfare and care of each child but also give guidance and support to all residential workers.
• Responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas and making sure that education is supported.
• You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and always safeguarding them.

If you think you can make a real difference to a child or young person, apply to be a Senior Residential Support Worker today.

Please note that you must have a valid driving licence.

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must always adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour.

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