Job Description:

Senior Support Worker | Children's Residential 

Location: New Forest
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum + £55 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent - 40 hours + sleep ins 
Shift Pattern: Long shifts, short shifts and sleep ins on rotation 

Please note: You must have a minimum of 12 months' experience working with children and young people. We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. 

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to join a residential children's home situated in the New Forest, supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Southampton, Totton, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Romsey, Hythe, Hythe and the Waterside, and surrounding areas.

You will work closely with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to maintain and develop high standards of care, promoting a nurturing, safe and aspirational environment for the children.

As a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, you will play an important role in leading and supporting the wider team, while also providing direct care and support to children on a 1:1 basis.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience working with children and young people

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People or equivalent

• Willingness to work towards a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management

• A full, clean driving licence

• Experience working within residential childcare is desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children

• Understanding of challenging behaviour and appropriate methods of control

• Ability to build positive relationships with children while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p.

• Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours

• A positive, motivated and professional approach

Benefits:

• £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

• £55 per sleep-in

• Full-time, permanent position

• Opportunity to work within a supportive residential childcare environment

• Training and ongoing professional development

• Opportunity to work towards a Level 5 qualification

• Regular supervision and support

• Opportunity to progress within the organisation

• Beautiful location of the New Forest

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today — all applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Maisie McDonnell.

SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE WORKER / RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE / CHILDREN'S HOME / CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE / SENIOR CARE WORKER / CHILDCARE / HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE / LEVEL 3 / LEVEL 5 / SAFEGUARDING / NEW FOREST / CARE JOBS