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Senior Children's Residential Care Worker

Job Description

Salary: £35,848–£38,028 per annum
Hours: 173 hours per month | 2 days on, 4 days off, including sleep-ins

£35,848–£38,028 per annum, including sleep-ins paid at £60 per sleep
Hourly rate of £13.80–£14.85 depending on qualifications
Enhanced-rate overtime opportunities
Birthday day off in addition to annual leave
Progression opportunities, including Level 4 and Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications
BILD-accredited paid induction training
Access to high-street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
365-day service with rotas provided in advance

Minimum 12 months' experience in a children's residential care home
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK without restrictionsStrong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
A therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
Applicants must be aged 21 or over
Nurturing, supportive and resilient approach with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships

Provide high-quality care and support to young people within a nurturing residential environment
Build positive relationships and empower young people to flourish and achieve their potential
Support young people's educational, emotional and developmental needs
Provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care and crisis intervention
Encourage young people to engage in hobbies, interests and personalised activities
Promote independence, positive outcomes and emotional wellbeing
Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure young people's needs are met
Promote equality, inclusion and respect while challenging discriminatory behaviour or practice
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and compliance with Ofsted expectations
Successful employment is subject to enhanced DBS, right-to-work and reference checks, with DBS costs covered

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