Description

JM Workforce Servicesare currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children’s Social Care provider based in Leicester to recruit a Children’s Residential Support Worker for a new Children’s home provider.

Role Overview:We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.

  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.

  • Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.

  • Conduct regular key working sessions with the young people.

  • Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.

  • Ensure shifts are planned with Residential Support Workers.

  • Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.

  • Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.

  • Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.

  • Review the young people’s care plans and other associated documentation.

  • Undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package.

  • Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.

  • Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model.

  • Work with young people using positive support strategies, including de-escalation tools and techniques taught through in-house training (PRICE).

Job Requirements:

  • Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (Essential)

  • Full UK Driving License – must have held for 2 years

  • Clean DBS

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development to support the needs of our young people.

  • Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.

  • Active member of a progressive and committed team.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary -£12.25- £13.25per hour, plus sleep-in allowance

  • Bespoke training package

  • Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

  • Private Healthcare Contribution

  • Employee Assistance Programme

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children’s residential homes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:£12.25- £13.25per hour

Expected hours: 30 60 per week

Additional pay:

  • Loyalty bonus

  • Performance bonus

  • Signing bonus

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Free parking

  • Health & wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift

  • Night shift

  • Overtime

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence – must have held for 2 years (preferred)

  • Level 3/4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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