Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker
Children and Young People
Emotional Behavioural Difficulties
Location- Sheffield, S8
Full-time, permanent role within a therapeutic "dual home" setting that supports two young people with complex needs.

Pay rate: £13.80 to £14.85 per hour (depending on qualifications), plus £60 per sleep night.
This equates to approximately £35,848 to £38,028 per annum, with opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates.

Hours: Week 1, Monday, Tuesday and Sunday
Week 2, Friday and Saturday
Week 3, Wednesday and Thursday
This is a 365-day residential care service for children and young people, with rotas provided in advance.

Do you want to make a real, positive difference in the lives of children and young people?

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in residential care, helping them grow, flourish, and achieve their full potential?

Can you build positive, trusting relationships within a supportive residential care environment for children and young people?

We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people through high-quality residential care and specialist support.

What we are looking for:
We are seeking nurturing, supportive individuals who are passionate about residential care for children and young people. You will provide high-quality care, helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes in a safe and stable residential care setting.

Our home in Sheffield provides a warm, homely residential care environment for children and young people requiring therapeutic support. In this residential care setting, you will support children and young people with daily routines, education, social development, and engaging activities that promote learning and enjoyment.

We also offer access to tailored educational support, helping children and young people in residential care thrive and reach their full potential.

Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Home Support Worker:

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• Values in line with the organisation, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare

What we offer:
We value the impact our teams have on children and young people in residential care and provide meaningful rewards, including:

• Access to a holiday home in the Peak District, free to use
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Clear progression routes within residential care for children and young people
• Funded qualifications after employment
• BILD-accredited, paid induction training
• Access to an employee app with high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling

All roles are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, right to work checks, and references in line with safer recruitment practices.

We are committed to equality in residential care for children and young people. All children and young people have the right to fair and balanced support, and staff are expected to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination in all forms

If you are interested in this role, please apply and one of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time,

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