Senior Residential Care Worker

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes the health, welfare and development of young people
• Lead shifts and take responsibility for the operation of the home when required
• Act as keyworker for individual young people: contribute to care plans, reviews and transitions
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff, including carrying out formal supervisions
• Manage day-to-day household routines (cooking, shopping, appointments, activities) and support education participation
• Apply approved de-escalation and behaviour-management strategies, record and report incidents appropriately
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding procedures, and company policies
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture that respects young people's social, emotional and cultural needs

• QCF / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent (essential)
• Proven experience working in residential childcare, ideally with young people with Learning Disabilities and EBD
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation and Ofsted standards
• Experience of supervising or leading staff and conducting formal supervisions
• Good written and verbal communication skills and confident record-keeping
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and to manage challenging behaviour
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to professional development
• Driving licence desirable (role may involve taking young people to appointments)

Driving licence

• Competitive salary £30,000 DOE
• Professional development and training opportunities (support for Level 5 progression available)
• A supportive team environment and a chance to make a tangible difference in young people's lives
• Annual Leave
• Pension