We are pleased to be working with a family-run business specialising in children's residential homes, with a focus on providing safe and supportive environments for young people aged between 8-18 years.
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave.
26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service.
General
The starting salary is £31,262 per annum based on a 36-hour week plus enhanced rates of pay for occasional weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex needs.
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their team at a 3-bedded therapeutic children's residential service based in Sutton Coldfield.
Key Responsibilities
Providing day-to-day support and guidance to a team of support workers.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role within the care team by recognizing and facilitating the daily needs of residents.
With a strong emphasis on maintaining the personal care needs of residents, your approach will reflect respect for individual dignity and a commitment to promoting independence.
Your responsibilities will extend to conducting formal supervisions and appraisals, contributing to care planning, and coaching support workers.
You, a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, will play a crucial role in providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for young residents.
You will act as a professional parent, providing nurturing care for young people and guiding more junior members of the team.
Your new employer offer excellent opportunities to excel your career, with genuine progression pathways to become a Deputy Manager, including fully funded training and qualifications.
Support the Domiciliary Care Lead in the day to day running of a comprehensive care and support service including assessing residents' care needs and formulating care packages.
Support the Lead in ensuring shifts are covered and worked; rota coordination; payroll; timesheets and signing off care certificates.
Maintains record and consistently works in line with regulatory bodies - for example but not exclusive to GDPR, CQC, HSE, Local Authority expectations etc.
The Short-listed Candidates will be reporting to the Qualified Nursing Staff (Nursing Home) Deputy Home Manager / Home Manager (Residential Home)
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
To supervise/mentor Carer(s) and provide direct assistance to Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g.
physical, emotional and spiritual), and all aspects of daily living by providing support when needed, ensuring residents retain their comfort and dignity.