Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Role: Children's Senior Residential Support Worker - NEW 2 bed EBD Home Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire Hours: 08:00 - 23:00 plus sleep finish 08:30 next day then 2 days off shift pattern Salary: £34,812 per annum rising to £35,662 per annum after 6 months probation period Benefits: 28 days annual leave, pension, life insurance, store discounts, personal career development plan plus ongoing training and career progression opportunities. The company is small, yet well established with great childcare ethos and values. The company is growing so your professional career development will be highly supported! With the support of a very passionate, nurturing home manager and experienced deputy manager you will join them in creating a wonderful family feel home for children with emotional and behavioural disorders. The Children’s Senior Residential Support Worker role: * You will become part of a small, caring team supporting up to 2 children or young people with emotional and behavioural disorders. * You will work a 24 hour shift (including sleep) then 2 days off shift pattern. * Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans * Taking the children on activities, to appointments, school. * Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out * Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education. * To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur. * Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks * Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in the home. * Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations * Leading shifts day to day and supporting the Residential Support Workers in their duties. * Overseeing petty cash and medication on your shift To apply: * Essential - Full UK Driving Licence * Essential 2 years experience in a children’s residential service * Essential Level 3 or Level 4 children's residential qualification completed or near completion. * Essential - Resilience, self-motivation and the enthusiasm to engage with active, challenging young people * Desirable - experience of leading a small team * Essential - Able to work 1 day on 2 days off shift pattern with an overnight sleep (3 week rolling rota pattern) *This company do not offer VISA sponsorships* What they will offer you: * A very competitive starting salary £34,812 rising to £35,662 per annum after successfully completing 6 months probation period * Additional rates paid on Christmas and New Years day, overtime rate paid after completion of fulltime contractual hours * Excellent development and comprehensive vocational training * Excellent induction and support package * Excellent prospects to further develop your career * A personal career development plan - regular supervisions with the managers * Reputable, professional company focused on quality outcomes for children and young people * Competitive holiday entitlement - 28 days including bank holidays * Company Pension, Life insurance, Health & Wellbeing programme plus more! Interested? If you meet the Essential requirements above, please contact Kathy at Pryda Recruitment (phone number removed) or click apply and I will endeavor a prompt reply! If you are shortlisted I will offer you full support to ensure you have the best possible opportunity to succeed at your interview