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Senior Residential Support Worker
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 33,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Yoxall, Staffordshire
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Services
Location:
Yoxall
Salary:
£33,500 - £35,000 including sleep ins
Contract Type:
Full time – (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)
Requirements
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Must have the right to live and work in the UK
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Must be over 21 years old
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Must hold a full clean driving licence
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Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care – children and young people pathway)
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Experience working in children’s residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare
About the role
As a Senior Residential Care Worker in the Ofsted rating Outstanding home, you’ll take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people. You will help shape care plans, ensure the smooth daily operation of the home, and play a key role in driving quality and positive outcomes for every child in your care.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery
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Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments
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Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment
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Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities
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Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care
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Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments
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Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines
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Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care
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Attending meetings and training sessions
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Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities
Benefits
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Additional pay for sleep-in shifts
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Ongoing training and CPD
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Company pension scheme
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Opportunities for internal promotion and development
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Supportive and values-led work environment
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Access to mentoring and leadership support
Skills
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Excellent communication and leadership skills
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Ability to manage and motivate a team
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Strong empathy and resilience under pressure
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Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation
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IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems
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Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues
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Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home
Contact:
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