Senior Residential Support Worker

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Senior Residential Support Worker

Posted: 14-01-2021
Category: Residential
Location: Birmingham
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £10.25 - £10.25 per hour

Senior Residential Support Worker

Smile Education are an award-winning recruitment agency acting on behalf of a client in the Bordesley Green, Birmingham (B11 1AX) area, who are currently seeking a new Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to lead a constructive and passionate team.

About you:

You will have a strong background in working with children as a Residential Support Worker
Have experience leading a team in a similar setting; or hold a firm, proven background as a Residential Support Worker looking for their next step up
Have knowledge of working with children who have challenging behaviour and learning disabilities
Hold a L3 qualification in Children’s Residential or equivalent
Have general knowledge of the requirements and standards expected working within an OFSTED regulated facility

About the role:

You will be a Senior Residential Support Worker at a 3-bedded home catering to children and young people who present with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties
£10.25 per hour
Full time, permanent contract
Shift basis to include days, nights (wake nights & sleep-ins) and potentially some on-call – This role will require you to work some weekends

Your Aim as a Senior Residential Support Worker:

Support Management in running a successful staff team and day to day operations of the home
Supervise and lead a team of staff to meet the goals of the home
Ensure the highest standards of care in relation to the young people’s physical, behavioural and emotional needs are met
As part of the wider team, strive to ensure that the children in your care achieve their aspirations and full potential
Support and encourage educational engagement and attainment including homework and behavioural support within the education setting.

If you would like to apply for this exciting Senior Residential Support Worker opportunity,?please apply as soon as possible and we will be in touch

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Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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