Senior Children's Residential Support Worker - ZG Recruitment : Job Details

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Mountsorrel, Leicestershire

Permanent and full time

Permanent and full time (base on a rolling rota)

£29,142 - £32,463

We are a large and well established organisation caring for children and adults. Our beautiful new short breaks home in Mountsorrel will support children & young people between 0 -18 years who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and challenging behaviour. The service will provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.

Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

-To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.

-To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.

-To lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.

-To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.

-To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.

-To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.

-To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.

What we’re looking for

-Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare OR be willing to complete this in the required timeframe.

-Relevant experience working with children & young people.

-At least 1 years supervisory and Shift Leader experience in a residential care setting.

-Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

-Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

-We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.

-Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata.

-The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme.

-A host of family friendly leave options including company maternity paternity and adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options.

-Service related sick pay from day 1.

-Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution.

-Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension.

-Cycle2work scheme.

-Interest free season ticket loans.

-Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our benefit portal.

-Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

-Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.

-Access to our learning and development.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship.