Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom North East Ambition Full time

Our Ofsted-registered residential home, offers support for up to 2 young people, aged between 7 and 17, of all sexes, with suspected mental health trauma, educational, sensory, and complex behavioural difficulties (EBD). Legacy Youth Care is looking to appoint a Senior Residential Support Worker, who will work in our new residential children's home, based in NE4 postcode. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, help and shape a new residential children's care home from the ground up, with their voice valued every step of the way, learn from the very experienced leadership team, and work towards becoming a Deputy Manager. It’s the beginning of an exciting journey, with the potential to lead the opening of more homes in succession, and at Legacy Youth Care, we are dedicated to investing in people, valuing a thriving and empowering culture, and nurturing everyone’s vision for growth. If the answer is "yes" then we want to hear from you Requirements The role requires shift work (365 days per year, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep ins). A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential / Health & Social Care working with children in a residential setting (preferably Level 5 Leadership & Management Qualification in residential childcare or commitment to undertake this when in post). At least 1 years’ experience in a supervisory role in residential children's setting. Good literacy and numeracy skills with administrative experience in case recording, rota preparation and report writing. Up-to-date safeguarding training and a willingness to pursue further training. Flexibility to ensure staffing needs are met, including being available to step in when required. Comfortable in managing behaviours that challenge, with a commitment to positive, restorative approaches. An invincible positive outlook and a "rule-breaking" attitude to tackle complex challenges head-on. Experience in leading a staff team. Ability to demonstrate excellent childcare practice in their own direct work and able to mentor staff in good practice. Clean driving licence and ability to drive with young passengers held for at least 12 months. This is a regulated activity and a clear Enhanced DBS for working with children is required. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and barring Service. Right to work in the UK and be aged 21 or over. Benefits Shifts patterns of 1 on, 2 off Rotas given 4 weeks in advance Work with supportive, empathetic, and progressive leadership Company Pension Scheme Career progressions Comprehensive training programme Career development opportunities linked to personal PDP Support from our Leadership team, Paediatric Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist Free parking Blue Carer's discount card Casual uniform (jeans, trainers and tops) We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, believes, race, or background. Application Instructions Open https://www.legacyyouthcare.com/senior-residential-childcare-vacancy Download and save the following documents to your computer, renaming each file with your name and surname before the file name: Job Application form Equal Opportunities form Job description form (must be signed). Complete all forms in full. Send the completed forms together with your CV to contact@legacyyouthcare.com We look forward to hearing from you #J-18808-Ljbffr



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