Senior Childcare Worker

1 month ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

Join us to receive a GBP1,000 Welcome Bonus

Acorn Education are hiring a Senior Childcare Worker in the Shropshire region.

Role: Senior Care Worker

Salary: GBP25,827.11 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Essential: A full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle, and the Right to Work in the UK

Welcome Bonus: Join us to receive a GBP1,000 Welcome Bonus, split between GBP500 after 1 month service and a further GBP500 after passing 6 months probation.

We want our young people to have the best support possible, and therefore our colleagues' wellbeing is important to us. When you join our family, you'll receive a competitive salary package including:

  • Basic Salary: GBP25,827.11 per annum
    • Sleep-ins paid at GBP45.00 per night
  • Welcome Bonus: Join us to receive a GBP1,000 Welcome Bonus, split between GBP500 after 1 month service and a further GBP500 after passing 6 months probation.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Residential Childcare Worker to assist our residential care team in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young people in our care.

In this role you will participate in overseeing daily operations, providing guidance and support to staff members, and ensuring the well-being and development of the young people under your care.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervise residential childcare staff, providing direction, support, and mentoring to ensure the highest quality of care for our young people.
  • Developing and implementing individual care plans for each young person
  • Coordinating and participating in the day-to-day activities of the residential home, including mealtimes, recreational activities, and bedtime routines.
  • Acting as a key point of contact for young people and their families
  • Monitoring and assessing the progress and well-being of the young people, documenting observations and reporting any concerns to appropriate authorities.

Our next Senior Residential Care Worker will be someone who has:

  • Mandatory: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or NVQ equivalent
  • 2 years residential experience
  • A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents' lives.
  • Patience, resilience, and calmness.

Acorn Education are recruiting Senior Childcare Worker to join our team in the Telford region.

Our residential home, has a capacity of 5 and supports young people from the ages of 7-18 build incredible futures by giving them opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.

This home is based in Telford and is within commuting distance from Cannock, Shrewsbury and surrounding towns and villages.

Our homes are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences - for those we look after and for everyone in our team

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of our young people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service fee.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.



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