Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

1 month ago


Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Starting Salary: £28,621.56 with the potential to earn up to £30,301.56 with sleep in shifts

Salary after probation: £30,305.60 with the potential to earn up to £31,985.60 with sleep in shifts

Specific Hours: Approx 40 hours per week - shift pattern

Apple Orchard is a leading provider of residential childcare services, with a focus on supporting young people to develop insight into their experiences and move on from their past. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with teenage boys or challenging behaviour and a willingness to further develop their skills. They must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as public transport is not a viable option due to the rural location of our services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in the home, as well as planning and preparing activities that meet the young people's needs and stimulates their learning and integration within the home.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring the care and welfare of each child in the home
  • Planning and preparing activities that meet the young people's needs
  • Supporting and leading all Residential Support Workers
  • Observing and assessing young people's progress and keeping accurate records
  • Working with local authorities and placing authorities to ensure the care the young people receive is outstanding
  • Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with parents/carers
  • Being flexible within working practices of the home
  • Working alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure the philosophy behind the home is fulfilled

Benefits include a company pension, £35 per sleep in, access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme, and promotion opportunities.

Apple Orchard is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.



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