Senior Support Worker

Description

JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well–respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Rochdale to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home.

Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.

Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.

Sleep overnight at the home as required.

Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.

Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.

Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.

Review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation.

Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.

Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model.

Job Requirements:

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (preferred)

Full UK Driving License

Clean DBS

Commitment to ongoing professional development to support the needs of our young people.

Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary – + plus sleep–in allowance

Generous remuneration for sleep–in shifts

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.

Job Type: Full–time, permanent

Pay: 12.65 – 14.50 p/h

Expected hours: 40 hours per week plus sleeps

Benefits:

Casual dress

Health & wellbeing programme

On–site parking

Referral programme

Schedule:

Day shift

Night shift

Overtime

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (essential)

Level 3/4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Ad ID: 5417398038