Senior Residential Support Worker
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours a week
Salary: £32,690 - £35,792 per annum dependent on experience (inc. sleep-ins)
Location: Worthing
Our client is looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join one of their children's homes based in Worthing. As a Senior Residential Support Worker you will:
- Undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement
- Give guidance and support to all Residential Workers
- Be responsible for the supervision of designated members of staff and to record this in the Supervision Sheet on the member of staff's file
- Raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate
- Plan, manage and lead shifts ensuring children are kept safe and engaged throughout the day
- Ensure the Placement Plan for each child is followed and adhered to at all times
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce
- At least 2 years' experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people
Benefits
- Passport to Manage training to allow you to get to your Level 5
- Earn up to £3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to £1,000 by recommending a full-time staff member
- 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 health and wellbeing support platform