Job Description

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour (DOE)
Working Hour: No less than 37 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour (DOE)
Number of Sleeps Required: As required
Pay Per Sleep: £58.40
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and Young People (EBD, Trauma, Neglect)
Qualifications Required: Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)
Experience in Years Required: 1 year (preferred)
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 2
• Location: Middlesbrough
• Type of Young People Supported: EBD, Trauma, Neglect
• Ofsted Rating: Good
• Ratio of Staff to Children: Not specified

Who we are looking for…
We are seeking passionate, caring, and dynamic individuals who are committed to making a positive impact and creating meaningful, long-lasting differences in the lives of children and young people.

Required Skills:

• Empathetic approach
• Teamworking
• Understanding of childcare
• Ability to follow direction and instruction
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Engagement in positive, meaningful activities
• Ability to complete paperwork and documentation
• IT literacy or willingness to learn
• Innovative approach
• Ability to use initiative
• Willingness to undertake training required for the role
• Physically fit and able (due to the nature of the role)
• Ability to understand and manage challenging behaviour
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed manner

Desirable but not essential skills:

• Level 3/5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification
• Full driving licence
• Experience working within residential childcare or with children and young people in Ofsted-regulated environments
• Understanding of legislation surrounding residential childcare

Why this Home & Company…

• Progression opportunities
• Qualification opportunities
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Supportive ethos and culture

Benefits:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk