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Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: West Molesey, Surrey - KT8 2EJ
Salary: £30,160 - £34,320 per year + Christmas Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time - 40 Hrs per week
Welcome to The Beech House Home! An Ofsted rated 'GOOD' home for young people with emotional and behavioural challenges.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate senior support worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals within a children's home setting.
This position requires a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for young people between the ages of 10-18, ensuring their needs are met while promoting independence.
Please note that the company is not able to offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required.
Main Duties:
Ensuring a firm, caring, consistent, well-ordered environment is maintained at all times.
Working in line with children's risk assessment and behaviour support plans
To actively promote and participate in care planning, developing risk assessments, behaviour management and to attend regular team meetings.
Taking children and young people on a range of activities and demonstrating positive role modelling.
Working as part of a team to provide a programme of evening and weekend activities for children and young people.
Promoting the social and emotional well-being and development of children and young people and to consistently strive to further develop these skills.
Undertaking any administrative tasks linked to the care of children and young people e.g. keeping appropriate records, making reports as required by the home and any regulatory bodies.
To maintain a log of all accidents, incidents, or physical intervention and to challenge suspected inappropriate practice according to policies and procedures.
Keeping up to date with the home's policies and good safeguarding practise.Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
Previous experience as a senior shift leader or a similar role is essential.
Strong understanding of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with residents, their families and staff on shift.
Leadership qualities that inspire confidence and teamwork among staff members.
A valid full UK driving licence is essential for transporting residents as required.
A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to support others in need.
Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.Desirable:
Residential care: 1 year (preferred)
Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
NVQ Level 3 in child workforce or health and social care or equivalent(preferred)Shift timings:
Early: 7:30am- 3pm
Late: 2pm-11pm
Long day: 7:30am-11pmStaff may occasionally be required to complete a sleep-in shift; 11pm-7am. This is paid in addition to your usual salary at a flat rate of £50 per night.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary - £30,160.00 - £34,320.00
Employee Assistance programmes, with access to mental health support, wellbeing, nutrition, personal training, and gym programmes also has remote GP and remote physio.
Bright Exchange, Blue light Card with access to discounts in a wide range of stores.
Christmas bonus at a minimum of £250.
Annual leave increasing by 2 days every 2 years of employment
Company pension
Casual dress
Free parking
Referral programme- earn £200 if you refer a friend and they pass probation
Care packages
Company eventsJoin us in making a difference to the lives of young people!
Please note Cameron & Cooper Limited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Cameron & Cooper Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply for this role please click APPLY to submit your CV and a Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience of; Shift Supervisor, Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Domiciliary Support Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Children's Care Work Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, Resident Care Worker, Senior Child Care Worker, Youth Care Assistant, Child Support Worker, Child Care, Support Assistant, Healthcare Assistant will also be considered for this role
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