Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel valued and supported? A role where you feel like you can really make a difference? Why not join the team and begin your career as a Senior Support Worker/Team Leader here iba is an established provider of complex care in Yorkshire and we really mean business when it comes to changing lives and strive to change the way children are looked after.

What will I be doing as a Senior Support Worker/Team Leader? Madiba is a community of loving people, dedicated to supporting and caring for young individuals aged between 7-18 years old. Our dedicated team are here to help young people through their challenges and provide them with the tools and guidance they need every single day. Developing positive relationships with the young people in our care, their families and external agencies Leading shifts within the home and supervising staff Contributing to the young person's care plans and any risk assessments, supporting with implementation and reviews Supporting young people with daily activities, educational needs and emotional wellbeing Ensuring that good quality records are maintained as required What we are looking for?

Completed NVQ/ Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare is essential ! Experience in working within a children's residential setting People who have the ability to interact with young people and manage challenging behaviours calmly A full UK driving licence You must also be over 21 years of age to meet industry regulations Flexibility to work shifts including weekends, evenings and sleep-in duties on a rota basis - our shifts are 7:30am – 11:00pm and sleep-ins 11:30pm – 7:30am 2 days on and 4 days off rolling rota (paid at £50 per sleep) What can we offer at Madiba?

Healthcare cash scheme – receive cash back for medical appointments including dentistry, optical and wellbeing ! £50 per sleep in and overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates 210 hours annual leave per year and company pension scheme Long service awards up to £500 OFSTED bonus payment up to £200 Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and the opportunity to grow and progress your career Refer a friend scheme - £500 Monthly recognition awards Free parking and casual dress code Food available whilst on shift & access to our discretionary food bank Company events  We cannot currently support applications that require sponsorship visa's  All successful candidate offers will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS