Senior Residential Children's Worker
hace 16 días
Middleton
Senior Residential Children’s Worker Location: Middleton, Greater Manchester Salary: Up to £35,560 per annum Hours: Full-time, permanent We are working in partnership with a well established children’s care provider to recruit a Senior Residential Children’s Worker for their home in Middleton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, well run home that opened last year and has already achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all areas from Ofsted. The service currently supports three settled young people, offering a stable and nurturing environment for both staff and children. You will play a key role within a supportive team, with clear progression routes and the opportunity to step into a Deputy Manager position in the near future. Role Responsibilities • Lead shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people and staff, • Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with individual care plans, • Support and guide junior staff, promoting best practice across the team, • Contribute to staff meetings, supervisions, and ongoing development, • Safeguard young people and respond appropriately to any concerns, • Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external professionals, • Maintain accurate records and uphold strict confidentiality standards, • Support across other homes where required Requirements • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), • Full UK driving licence (essential), • Experience within children’s residential care (EBD preferred), • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills What’s on Offer • Clear and genuine career progression pathways, • Funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, • Enhanced overtime rates, • Free meals during shifts, • Ongoing training and professional development Interested? If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of young people, apply today and we will be in contact. Know someone suitable? Refer a friend, family member or colleague and receive a cash bonus as our way of saying thank you. Ref: (phone number removed)