Senior Residential Support Worker Job at Young Foundations Ltd (Darlington)

Senior Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , Darlington

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

29392.79 - 32792.66 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Meadholme provides extensive care and nurturing for children and young people with a wide range of difficulties; Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities. The home offers a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment consisting of of 5 bedrooms, supporting young people from ages 8 to 18. All bedrooms are tailored to suit individual needs, and the communal areas designed to encourage and promote independent skills.

Job Responsibility:

Assist the Manager and Deputy Manager in providing operational management of the staff team and to deploy appropriate staff resources in order that key tasks are fulfilled
Respond to and meet the identified needs of children/young people as outlined in individual care plans and as agreed with the manager
Work in partnership with young people, their families, social workers and other relevant agencies, in meeting the needs of young people
Ensure that work with children/young people is in keeping with legislative, procedural and good practice requirements
Ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount
Organise, deliver and co-ordinate induction, supervision, appraisal and support of individual staff in the team, as required by the Manager
Ensure care plans are implemented, monitored and reviewed. To participate in the review of care plans
Ensure that the administration tasks of the home are carried out efficiently and effectively to make best use of management and information systems

Requirements:

An understanding of the developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, social and educational) of young people
Knowledge of Child Protection issues and procedures
Knowledge of Social Care Services available to young people and their families
Working within a team
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and understanding
Ability to motivate self and others to meet time and performance goals
Ability to deal with emotional stress
Ability to be flexible
Good interpersonal skills – relate well to others (young people and staff at all levels)

What we offer:

A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
Competitive pay
Career development and training
Progression Opportunities
Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced maternity package
Enhanced annual leave
Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification
Funding towards a Therapeutic Childcare bachelor’s degree

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Senior Residential Support Worker

Young Foundations Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , Darlington

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

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