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Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
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- Milton Keynes
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £31,200 - £31,200 Per Hour
Job Description
Senior Residential Support Worker – Children's Residential Home
Location: Broughton in Milton Keynes. MK10
Salary: £15 PH + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Make a Positive Difference Every Day
Our client is a respected provider of children's residential care, committed to delivering safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
They are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a senior role, or an existing Senior Residential Support Worker seeking a new challenge within a supportive organisation.
The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the home while leading shifts and providing guidance to the wider care team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading shifts to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, child-centred care.
Acting as a role model and providing day-to-day support, coaching and guidance to Residential Support Workers.
Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
Supporting the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
Promoting positive behaviour through nurturing, therapeutic and relationship-based approaches.
Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping in line with regulatory requirements.
Supporting children to access education, healthcare, family contact and community activities.
Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and other partner agencies.
Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.
Contributing to a positive, welcoming and homely environment where children can thrive.
About You
To be considered, you'll have:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within required timescales).
At least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential setting.
Experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Experience maintaining care plans, risk assessments and accurate records.
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
A compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach.
A full UK driving licence.
Desirable
Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare or Leadership & Management.
Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care.
Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues.
What's on Offer?
£15 Per Hour
Excellent training and ongoing professional development.
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Supportive management team and positive working environment.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
A rewarding career within a growing organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.
Safeguarding
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with current legislation.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting children to achieve positive outcomes and are ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion and discover how you can make a real difference every day
Location: Broughton in Milton Keynes. MK10
Salary: £15 PH + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Make a Positive Difference Every Day
Our client is a respected provider of children's residential care, committed to delivering safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
They are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a senior role, or an existing Senior Residential Support Worker seeking a new challenge within a supportive organisation.
The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the home while leading shifts and providing guidance to the wider care team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading shifts to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, child-centred care.
Acting as a role model and providing day-to-day support, coaching and guidance to Residential Support Workers.
Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
Supporting the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
Promoting positive behaviour through nurturing, therapeutic and relationship-based approaches.
Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping in line with regulatory requirements.
Supporting children to access education, healthcare, family contact and community activities.
Working collaboratively with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals and other partner agencies.
Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.
Contributing to a positive, welcoming and homely environment where children can thrive.
About You
To be considered, you'll have:
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within required timescales).
At least 2 years' experience working within a children's residential setting.
Experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Experience maintaining care plans, risk assessments and accurate records.
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
A compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach.
A full UK driving licence.
Desirable
Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare or Leadership & Management.
Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care.
Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues.
What's on Offer?
£15 Per Hour
Excellent training and ongoing professional development.
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Supportive management team and positive working environment.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
A rewarding career within a growing organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.
Safeguarding
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with current legislation.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting children to achieve positive outcomes and are ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion and discover how you can make a real difference every day