Join a Leading Therapeutic Children's Home in Wolverhampton as a Senior Residential Support Worker!

Hamptons is seeking an experienced Children’s Senior Residential Support Worker for a three-bed Therapeutic Children’s Home. This role involves caring for young people aged 11 to 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Why This Role Stands Out:

– Competitive Salary: Earn up to £37,000 per annum, reflecting your experience and qualifications.
– Enhanced Pay: Enjoy paid sleep-ins and overtime at 1.5x your hourly rate.
– Annual Leave: Gain an additional day of annual leave each year.
– Professional Growth: Benefit from funded training and development opportunities.
– Supportive Environment: Regular supervision and support to ensure your professional and personal well-being.
– Additional Perks: Free meals on shift, free parking on site, and a staff referral scheme.

Your Responsibilities:

– Leadership Support: Assist the Registered Manager in leading the home and supporting both the young people and Residential Support Workers.
– Key-Working: Supervise and undertake lead key-working responsibilities, including managing young people’s risk assessments and care plans.
– Role Modelling: Act as a positive role model for the young people.
– Safeguarding: Take responsibility for the safeguarding of young people.
– Daily Routines: Support young people with their day-to-day routines and education.
– Community Engagement: Encourage young people to participate in community activities and holidays.
– Independence: Foster independence among the young people.
– Record Keeping: Accurately record and update information in care plans.
– Professional Relationships: Develop professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
– Team Meetings: Attend meetings with your team and the young people.
– Training and Development: Participate in training, development, and regular supervision.

What Is Required:

– Experience: A minimum of two years of experience working in a residential childcare setting.
– Qualifications: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent).
– Age: Must be over the age of 21.
– Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (preferable).
– Flexibility: Ability to work on a rota system (mostly 2 days on/4 days off) including sleep-ins and overtime where required.
– Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with young people, team members, and other professionals.
– Background Check: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with satisfactory references.

Additional Benefits:

– Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a robust pension scheme.
– Employee Assistance Programme: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
– Free DBS Check: Provided at no cost to you.
– Team Building: Participate in fun team-building days.
– Career Development: Opportunities for career progression within the organisation.

This role offers a rewarding career path, allowing dedicated professionals to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your application form along with a current CV.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Connor Cryans at connor@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 354 604.

Hamptons is an advocate for diversity and equality in the workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged, and support for necessary adjustments during the recruitment process and employment is assured.

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Role Details

Type:
Permanent
Sector:
Salary:
£33000 - £37000 Per Year
Vacancy Id:

9229


Lead Consultant

Connor Cryans
Executive Consultant

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