Senior Residential Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary Range: £32,690 - £35,792 per annum (based on experience, including sleep-ins)
Location: Newhaven
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our client's children's home in Newhaven. In this position, you will:
- Plan, manage, and lead shifts to ensure children are safe and engaged throughout the day.
- Take a proactive role in safeguarding the care and welfare of each child in placement.
- Ensure compliance with each child's Placement Plan at all times.
- Offer guidance and support to all Residential Workers.
- Supervise designated staff members and document this in their Supervision Sheet.
- Address any concerns with the Registered Manager as necessary.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in residential childcare and working with young people.
Benefits
- Access to Passport to Manage training for achieving your Level 5 qualification.
- Potential to earn up to £3,250 for recommending a foster carer, or up to £1,000 for referring a full-time staff member.
- Bonus of £100 for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome and £200 for an "Outstanding" rating.
- Service awards of £200 after 2 years, £400 after 5 years, and £600 after 10 years, plus up to £500 for exceptional practice.
- Access to a health and wellbeing support platform.