Senior Residential Support Worker

Working in Headstart Residential Care Children’s Homes means being an integral part of a young person’s day to day life.

Our homes accommodate young autistic people, who can have a range of additional needs and previous experiences. Our vision is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic, therapeutic and caters for our young people’s developmental needs. Our home and therapeutic team help to holistically support our young people by weaving together all aspects of SEND provision.

Senior Residential Support Worker ( Senior Mentor) role:
At Headstart Residential Care, our dedicated team takes care of our young people day to day, ensuring their well-being, happiness, and growth. We believe in creating not just a care facility but a home where lasting memories are made. Here's how we make each day special. Our Senior Mentors are involved in taking specific responsibilities and key worker roles of a young person including casework, report writing, developing 24-hour management plans, risk assessments and activity planners. You will work as part of a the team to ensure the correct support is in place for the young person you are responsible for.

**Package Benefits**:
We know this is both a challenging and rewarding job. For your hard work and commitment, offer an excellent renumeration package. You will have the chance to make a life changing difference to the lives of young people, and so will receive:
Annual Salary: Base salary of £29,120 (40 Hours a week) to £37,440 (48 Hours a week)

Renumeration Package:
£500 welcome bonus (After completing the 6-month probation)

£500 loyalty bonus (After completing 12-months service following a successful probation)

£80 per sleep.

Training: A full 4-week induction as well as specialised training

Holiday: 5.6 Weeks

Progression: Training suited to your needs and interests.

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

**What we are looking for**

At Headstart Residential Care we embrace and cherish the uniqueness of every individual, recognizing that it's our differences that contribute to our excellence in providing care. Our residents come from various backgrounds, walks of life, and possess diverse needs, and our team is a reflection of this beautiful diversity. By having a workforce that mirrors the wide range of our residents, we ensure that our teams are well-equipped to connect, motivate, and empower our young individuals to express themselves freely.

Joining us means embarking on a journey with Headstart Residential Care, where we offer you the opportunity to cultivate a rewarding career in a rapidly growing organization. Here, you have the freedom to unleash your potential and achieve remarkable personal and professional growth.

Here's what we're looking for from you:

- A positive attitude and team player.
- An honest and epathetic individual
- If you do not have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we will fund this professional growth, but we would desire this as a qualification needed to fulfill the position and duties.
- A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

Closing Date - 02/10/2024

Shortlisting - 04/10/2024

Interviews - Week commencing 07/10/2024

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,120.00-£37,440.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/10/2024
Reference ID: Senior - Hailsham