Senior Residential Support Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Are you an experienced Team Leader or Senior Support Worker with a background in Residential Child Care? Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Young People? Look no further!

IRONSTONE RECRUITMENT HAVE PARTNERED WITH A FANSTASTIC CLIENT LOOKING FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL SENIOR CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER FOR A 2 BEDDED LD HOME IN ACOCKS GREEN, BIRMINGHAM

Fantastic benefits and incentives including:

· A highly competitive salary of £29,295.20 - £31,910.00 per year (£12.70 - £13.20 per hour), £50 per shift when sleeping in overnight

· A £700 welcome bonus paid to you during your probationary period!

• Access to funded QCF Leadership & Management diploma qualifications in Residential Child Care
• Industry leading Management Development Programme (MDP).
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• The opportunity to undertake specialist training and be supported in any way - 85% of all our Qualified Support Workers, Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
• Employee of the Month Scheme, with a potential to win a £50 voucher every month!
• Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding up to an additional 5 days paid leave per year with continued service, above Statutory Entitlement
• Refer a Friend Scheme, offering £150 for every person you recommend successfully
• Funded access to the Blue Light Card Discount Scheme, offering discounts for many High street and online retailers, events, and hospitality companies

To be successful as a Senior/ Team Leader, you will need to possess the following essential attributes:

• A Certified Diploma Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with Young People that have social and emotional difficulties, or behaviour that challenges.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
• Experience in leading shifts and overseeing a team of Support Workers

This is a great opportunity with a prestigious client and would urge to apply immediately!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £29,295.20-£36,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care QCF or Equivalent (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Senior Bham