Senior Support Worker

JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Doncaster to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home.

Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.

• Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.

• Sleep overnight at the home as required.

• Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.

• Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.

• Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.

• Review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation.

• Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.

• Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model.

Job Requirements:

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (preferred)

• Full UK Driving License

• Clean DBS

• Commitment to ongoing professional development to support the needs of our young people.

• Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary - + plus sleep-in allowance

• Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Pay: 12.65 - 14.50 p/h

Expected hours: 40 hours per week plus sleeps

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Night shift

• Overtime

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (essential)

• Level 3/4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:

In person