In brief
This senior support worker role involves providing direct care to young people while leading the staff team in a residential setting. The work focuses on maintaining high operational standards, building meaningful relationships with residents and deputising for management when required.
Best for
Experienced residential care workers with leadership potential
Non-negotiable
Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification required.
Worth knowing
Role includes up to 4 sleep-ins per month.
What you need
Required
Driving licence
Strongly implied by the listing
Level 3 Residential Care
Clearly required in the listing
Resilience
Clearly required in the listing
Honesty
Clearly required in the listing
Empathy
Clearly required in the listing
Teamwork
Strongly implied by the listing
Leadership
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Provide direct residential care
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead the staff team
Clearly stated in the job description.
Deputise for management
Clearly stated in the job description.
Build resident relationships
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at their high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Westbury £39,254 to £43,808 Our client, a leading provider of Residential Care and Education, is looking to appoint a team of superstars to their beautiful home in Westbury. Their homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and their aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in their care. Their support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in their young people, so they celebrate the little things. What your day will look like: You'll be a part of taking care of their young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at their high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. They're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with their young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. What we're looking for: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualificationWhat our client offers: Salary: Base salary of £32,014 to £36,568 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on completion of 6 months employment & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) Training: A full 4-week induction on their Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at the home so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of their team leaders and managers have been promoted from within their group - plus you could join their 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance. Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities. A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every timeFor more information, or to apply now please follow the link provided
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