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Job Title :Senior Children Residential Support Worker
Reports To :Team Leader
Location :Wakefield
Salary :£12.00 - £14.00 PH
Monthly Attendance Bonus : £150PM
Hours :37.5 Hours Per Week Monday to Sunday 3 Shifts Per Week
Make An Impact That Matters
Must Have Experience Within A Registered Children’s Home
We are currently seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for our Children’s Home in Wakefield with great career development opportunities.
For experienced Senior Residential Support Workers who are qualified to level 3 in Children & Young People workforce, may have an opportunity to enrol onto our Accelerated Registered Manager Programme where you have a fantastic opportunity to become a Team Leader & Registered Manager in one of our homes within 18-24 months depending on individual progression.
Opportunity to be enrolled onto a City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma In Management And Leadership In Health And Social Care For Children
We have a number of exciting career opportunities for Senior Residential Support Workers within our homes in Wakefield. You will work as part of a team providing quality residential childcare services for children within a safe and secure environment.
About the job : You will be key in helping the young people and leading a team of Support Workers. This is a challenging role, where no two days are the same, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. You will be working in an environment where the little things that you do every day could have life-changing results on the young people in our care and the staff team you lead.
Entry Requirements :
- Must be on DBS update.
- An NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent or working towards completion.
- Experience working with children / Young People in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least 1 year.
- A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
- Life skills
- Be caring, compassionate, understanding and show patience.
- Be a team player, flexible, honest and reliable.
- Have a good sense of humour and not take things personally.
- Be confident and resilient.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements
- Computer literacy.
- A driving licence.
What would I get in return?
- £12.00 - £14.00 PH - (£23,400 - £27,300)
- Opportunity to be enrolled onto a City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma In Management And Leadership In Health And Social Care For Children
- 30 days holiday (include bank holiday)
- Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
- Monthly Bonus and Incentives
- Continuous ongoing training and development with industry leading qualification
- Pension
- Staff meals provided
- Fully expensed off-site activities and trips to attend alongside our young people
- Genuine career advancement opportunities
- Managing your own home within 18-24 month depending on individual progression.
Job Types : Full-time, Permanent
Salary : £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits :
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- DO YOU HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE?
- DO YOU HAVE LEVEL 3 IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORKFORCE OR WORKING TOWARDS IT?
- DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN?
Work Location: In person