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Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Salary £22,624 - £24,591 per annum (+ overtime, + benefits, + weekend enhancements)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Seashell is a charity dedicated to providing a creative, happy and secure environment for children and young people with complex needs and additional communication challenges from across the UK.

We have 17 home-from-home, four bedroomed houses for children and young people who need residential support. We can provide 24-hour care, weekly and termly boarding, and 52-week placement for individuals aged 3-25 years.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Children’s Residential Service, supporting children up to the age of 18 years old.

Role summary

• The role will act as senior under the direction of the House Manager and will support a team of Residential Support Workers
• Support the children with day-to-day needs including personal care needs, supporting them in their routines, communication, independent skills and leisure activities
• Support and co-ordinate key workers and lead shifts
• Make decisions and lead in the absence of the House Manager
• Maintain and monitor all recording and reporting
• Assist in the planning and preparation of staff rotas
• Conduct structured supervisions with your team of Residential Support Workers

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to take on a new challenge or for an experienced Senior or Shift Lead looking for a new challenge working with talented staff where you can make a real difference.

Requirements

• QCF Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce/Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is preferred, however we can also consider candidates who are already working towards the qualification
• Experience in a complex needs, residential setting is essential
• Knowledge of communication strategies for supporting those who are non-verbal
• Experience of implementing Ofsted’s Quality Standards for Children in Care Homes is desirable
• Some children show behaviours that challenge and so candidates should be comfortable working in this environment

About Seashell

Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,624.00-£24,591.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)?

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SEASCH