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