Residential Childrens Support Worker

Residential Children's Support Worker & Senior Residential Support Worker Locations: Rothwell, Kettering & Desborough, Northamptonshire

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Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Service: Ofsted Registered Children's Home
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for dedicated Residential Children's Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers to join a growing provider of Ofsted-registered children's homes.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and child-focused environment, helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential. The homes support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where they can thrive.
Salary & Benefits
Residential Children's Support Worker £13.50 per hour

£65 per sleep-in

Average 40 hours per week

Annual salary: £35,230 , including an average of 10 sleep-ins per month

Senior Residential Support Worker £14.50 per hour

£65 per sleep-in

Average 40 hours per week

Annual salary: £37,310 , including an average of 10 sleep-ins per month

Shift Pattern 10:00am – 10:00pm (day shift)

10:00am – 11:00pm followed by a sleep-in and morning handover

Average 40 hours per week

Approximately 10 sleep-ins per month

The Role As part of the residential care team, you will:
Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.

Build positive and trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Support young people with education, social activities, life skills and independence.

Safeguard children and promote their welfare at all times.

Maintain accurate records, reports and daily logs.

Work collaboratively with families, social workers, schools and other professionals.

Support children to manage behaviours and emotions using therapeutic approaches.

Participate in team meetings, training and supervision.

Senior Residential Support Worker Responsibilities In addition to the above, Senior Residential Support Workers will:
Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.

Mentor and support Residential Support Workers.

Assist management with care planning, risk assessments and compliance.

Promote high standards of care, safeguarding and professional practice.

Requirements
Essential Previous experience working within a residential children's home or a similar setting supporting children and young people.

Full UK driving licence.

Own vehicle.

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Ability to work flexibly, including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.

Good communication and report-writing skills.

A resilient, caring and child-focused approach.

Why Apply? Competitive salary package with regular sleep-in opportunities.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

Supportive management team and positive working environment.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people. xwzovoh

If you have experience within residential childcare or a similar setting and are passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 2 business days.