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Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

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Pontefract, Wakefield, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker to join our team at Polaris Community. As a Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to young people in our care.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Provide daily care and support to young people, including completing domestic duties and maintaining a homely environment.
  • Encourage the development of individual interests and attitudes by planning and participating in activities.
  • Assess individual needs and contribute to care and risk plans to promote the welfare and safety of each young person.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with young people, their families, and other professionals.
  • Manage behaviour positively and assertively, working in line with specified care and risk management plans.
  • Consult with young people to promote healthy lifestyles and develop positive networks with adults and peer groups.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and review of packages of care through team meetings and supervisions.
  • Attend and advocate for young people in child care reviews.
Requirements:
  • Understanding and commitment to the role, which is 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Experience of supporting young people who may be vulnerable is essential.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
  • Computer experience to an intermediate level and ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements.
  • Empathetic nature, good oral and written communication skills, and ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people.
Benefits:
  • Pay increase after successful probation period.
  • Performance-linked benefits and bonus.
  • Additional pay for Bank Holidays.
  • Short notice sickness cover bonus £30.
  • Sleep-in allowance of £45 per night, average sleeps ins 8-10 per month on a full-time contract.
  • Free meals whilst on shift.
  • Flexible working schedule.
  • Annual leave loyalty scheme.
  • Annual bonus reward to recognise loyalty and commitment.
  • Company contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying period.
  • Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, rising to 25 days with continuous employment of 5 years.

Polaris Community is a leading provider of residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.