Senior Residential Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our expanding team at a children's residential care home

• Up to £32,100 per year
• Located in Burton on Trent

**No International Sponsorship Available**

Do you have experience within Learning Disabilities (LD) homes in Residential Child Care?

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you ready to grow personally in your career? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Midlands Care Services.

We are looking for positive role models who are fun loving & passionate people who are committed to developing their own professional capabilities that can offer a nurturing, non-judgmental, empathetic approach whilst respecting children's views, wishes & feelings.

What You Will Be Rewarded With:

• Up to £32,100 per annum including sleep-in allowance
• £500 salary increase upon completion of probation
• £500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service after passing your probation
• Enhanced overtime allowance paid at time and a half
• Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
• Birthday rewards scheme including time off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• £200 refer a friend scheme
• Employee recognition rewards scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with a days additional annual leave entitlement increase each year
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career
• Flexible working opportunities including part-time
• Relaxed working environments with the very best facilities and amenities
• All team members are encouraged to dress comfortably in casual attire
• Free food whilst on shift
• Funded DBS and Update Service

Our successful Senior Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

• NVQ Level 3 Children's residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)
• Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
• Supervisory experience
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Experience in working in LD (learning disabilities) children's care homes
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)

Key Responsibilities as a Senior Support Worker:

• Working and supporting children and young people to create positive outcomes and promote independence
• Supporting the daily running of the home and Senior Management decisions
• Leading teams
• Conducting Supervisions
• Shift planning
• Supporting team development
• Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
• General house duties and maintenance
• Completing health and safety checks
• Budgeting
• Advocacy
• Engage in planning, creating, updating and implementing care plans
• Creating, updating and adhering to individual risk assessments
• Keyworking
• Working in partnership with other agencies
• Report writing and attending reviews as required

Shift Pattern: 2 days on shift, then 4 days off. However this is subject to change.

Up to £32,100 per year * (£14.85 per hour plus £60 per sleep)

* dependent on undertaking up to 5 sleep's per month, any additional sleeps are paid at £60 per sleep. Sleep's vary each month

Candidates must have their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce or NVQ Level 3 in Children's residential.

Please note that you must be 21 years of age or above to apply due to children's homes regulations. We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We encourage you to apply If you are passionate about providing care and making a difference in the lives of young people. You are exactly what we are looking for

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: Up to £32,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Children's Residential Care Home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 for Residential Childcare or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person