Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours a week
Salary: £32,690 - £35,792 per annum (dependent on experience, including sleep-ins)
Location: Alton

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for one of their children's homes in Alton.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are safe and engaged throughout the day.


• Take a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.


• Ensure that each child's Placement Plan is followed and adhered to at all times.


• Provide guidance and support to all Residential Workers.


• Supervise designated staff members, recording this in their Supervision Sheet.


• Raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce.


• At least 2 years of experience in residential childcare and working with young people.

Benefits

• Passport to Manage training to achieve your Level 5 qualification.


• Earn up to £3,250 for recommending a foster carer, or up to £1,000 for recommending a full-time staff member.


• Receive a £100 bonus for achieving a ‘Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a £200 bonus for achieving “Outstanding”.


• Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), and £600 (10 years), plus up to £500 for outstanding practice.


• Access to a health and wellbeing support platform