Senior Care Officer

The job itself

The full salary range for this role is £32,597 to £35,412 Progression to the top of the pay range is subject to manager discretion based on performance or market need.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and are looking for a new challenge that will help you develop your career while making a significant impact? If so, our Senior Care Officer role might be the perfect fit for you!

About the Role:

We are seeking one dedicated Senior Care Officer to join our team at Robin’s Nest Children’s Home in Driffield, recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted

As a Senior Care Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of caring and supporting our children and young people, as any parent would. For example, encouraging and promoting their interests and hobbies, supporting their education, supporting their family time, making their home a clean, warm and cosy environment, cooking meals and making sure they feel safe and secure.

You will transport young people in the home’s vehicle, help them with their schoolwork, listen to their wishes and feelings and work with their families to promote positive relationships.

Our children and young people have often experienced trauma. They need understanding and meaningful relationships aimed at keeping them safe and able to enjoy the world around them. Our young people tell us that good Senior Care Officers are caring, approachable, respectful, determined, interested, giving, adaptable and non-judgemental. Your ability to build meaningful relationships and provide understanding care will be crucial in helping them feel safe and valued .They

help us with the interview process to make sure we take on the right people.

In addition to this you will be part of the management team at the home and hold the key responsibilities below

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and planning shifts.
• Managing risks effectively.
• Supervising and training staff.
• Collaborating with multiple agencies.
• Making day-to-day decisions aligned with the young person’s care plan.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• QCF Level 3 Diploma or equivalent. (75% attained).
• Desire to provide focused support to a young person.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Must be able to work shift patterns including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and ongoing training opportunities.
• Physical intervention training.
• Enhanced pay for weekend and evening hours. Equivalent to an average of an additional £4,500 per year for weekend and evening enhancements and £2,000 per year for sleep-in shifts).
• Double time and time off in lieu for Bank Holidays.
• Excellent pension scheme with a 19.3% employer contribution.

Our Practice Model

‘You can, I can, We can’

The work within our Homes for Children reflects our Stronger Together practice model and connects our values and behaviours as one East Riding of Yorkshire approach to working with children and young people, which is nurtured and grown from within East Riding of Yorkshire and owned by our workforce. Having a well-developed practice model helps to create a common language for the service and enables everyone to understand how we go about doing the right things, in the right way and for the right reasons for children and their families.