Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Location: Doncaster
Salary: £14.50–£15.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time – 174 hours per month + sleep-ins and on-call duties

Salary & Benefits

• £14.50–£15.00 per hour.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Sleep-in duties from 23:00–07:00 on a 3-week rolling rota.
• Paid on-call duties when required.
• On-call payments of £20 Monday–Thursday and £40 Friday–Sunday.
• Tailored personal development plans and ongoing career progression.
• Specialist training and mentoring from experienced managers.
• Opportunity to progress towards future management roles, including support towards QCF Level 5.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential.
• QCF Level 4 or Level 5 is desirable.
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care or childcare setting.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to mentor, motivate and support staff.
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment theory and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and professionals.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to manage challenging situations, resolve conflicts and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Child-centred, compassionate and committed approach to supporting young people.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must be over 21.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide guidance, support and supervision to residential care staff.
• Act as a positive role model and promote high-quality, child-centred care.
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans and support strategies.
• Oversee the day-to-day care and activities within the home.
• Monitor and record young people’s progress, significant incidents, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Support team meetings, training and professional development.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic and inclusive environment where young people can thrive.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and promote positive relationships as an important life skill.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to maintain high standards across the home.
• Liaise with social workers, therapists, external agencies and other professionals involved in the care of young people.
• Support continuous improvement and share best practice with the wider team.
• Attend relevant training and maintain professional knowledge and skills.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.