Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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Start date: 06/01/2025

2 days on 4 days off | 35 hours per week (on average)

Job Overview

Welcome to Fosse Children's Services! We're seeking passionate Senior Residential Support Workers to be instrumental leaders in achieving positive outcomes for our children and young people. With a strong focus on promoting welfare and safeguarding, you'll create a safe, nurturing environment where both staff and young people thrive. Your guidance will empower the team to provide children with the care, security, and support they need to flourish. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact with compassionate leadership, this role is for you!

Main responsibilities

• Build strong, professional relationships with young people, providing day-to-day care
• Encourage young people to develop a positive sense of self and identity
• Promote educational and developmental opportunities
• Support their health and well-being, fostering social inclusion and community engagement
• Manage and encourage positive behaviours and address challenges as per guidelines
• Apply trauma-informed practices with empathy and resilience
• Collaborate with young people, families, colleagues, and agencies for the best outcomes
• Support in maintaining family relationships through home visits, as per their Placement Plan
• Help with placement plans for young people, families, and key contacts
• Maintain high-quality records according to Fosse's policies
• Assist with domestic tasks and preparing nutritious meals with young people
• Lead shifts in the absence of the Deputy or Registered Manager

Qualifications & Skills

• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children and Young People
• Proficient numeracy, literacy and IT skills (GCSE or above in English and Maths)
• At least 6 months' experience working with children or adults
• Working understanding of key legislations and regulations
• High-level communication skills, using various communication aids
• Committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of children
• Good organisational, administrative, and delegation skills
• Empathy and resilience towards others
• Positive attitude towards diversity, independence, and inclusion

Benefits

• An amazing work-life balance (2 days on 4 days off!)
• Competitive salary
• Fully paid training/induction prior to starting in the home
• Performance and referral bonuses
• Monthly staff recognition and reward schemes
• A supportive and fun team with a wealth of experience
• Clear career progression pathways and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free access to health & wellbeing support
• DBS cost included

We pride ourselves on our employee satisfaction and we'll do everything we can to support you in your new and rewarding role as a Fosse Senior Support Worker. Apply today and we'll get you started as soon as we can!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.60 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 06/01/2025