Senior Children's Support Worker

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker
Spalding, Lincolnshire
£27,580 - £28,797 per annum + £3,000 to £6,000 per annum for sleep overs

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey, making a real difference in the lives of young people?

If so, we have a fabulous opportunity for you! We are seeking an experienced and qualified Children's Senior Support Worker to join our family-oriented children's home near Spalding. With an enticing salary range of £27,580 to £28,797 per annum, plus an additional £3,000 to £6,000 for sleep-ins, this role offers both financial reward and heartfelt satisfaction.

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll be the guiding star for children with complex emotional needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties or who display challenging behaviour. Your days will be filled with moments of encouragement, patience, and inspiration, helping these young souls navigate through their challenges and triumphs. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team, ensuring that each child receives the best possible care and support, especially during emotionally taxing times. Your role is pivotal in fostering a nurturing environment where children can grow, develop, and make positive changes in their lives.

Why choose this role?

Simply put, our client believes in making every day extraordinary for the children and young people they support. They offer competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a plethora of benefits including enhanced pay scales, free meals, and a stellar employee benefits programme. You'll receive a thorough induction, fully funded training, and the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications. You'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference, providing therapeutic care and creating lasting, positive change:

Full induction and introductory programme
Fully funded training and qualifications
Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience
Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
Free meals
A great employee Benefits programme
NEST Pension Scheme
Life assurance
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us
28 days annual leave

More about the role:

You will work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Ensure the day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.
Lead a team along with other professionals, to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records
You will act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth and lasting change.What do you need?

Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible and highly resilient.
A minimum of 12 months Childrens home experience and a level 3 qualification in residential childcare which will be recognised in your hourly pay rate.
You need to be able to work flexibly in caring for the children. This will include working shifts and sleep-ins with full-time and part-time hours being available.
Full UK Driving licence is required.
So, if you have at least 12 months of experience in a children's home, a level 3 qualification in residential childcare, and a full UK driving licence, we want to hear from you!

For further details, please call Katie Butler at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed).

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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