Are you a dedicated individual ready to step into a senior role supporting young people?Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in children’s lives?Randstad is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team.
RANDSTAD has partnered with Impact Children and Education (North East) in seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join their nurturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding field, with the potential for someone to step up into a senior position.
Tasks As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be instrumental in providing direct care and support to young people within a residential setting. Your responsibilities will include:
*Providing direct care and support to young people in a residential setting.
*Offering guidance and mentorship to junior support staff.
*Assisting in the development and implementation of care plans.
*Ensuring a safe, positive, and stimulating environment for residents.
*Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
*Upholding high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
*Facilitating engaging activities and promoting personal development.
*Working collaboratively with the care team and external agencies.
Skills We are looking for individuals who possess:
*Min. 3 years of Experience in a residential care setting, or a strong desire to step into a senior role.
*Proven ability to be patient, empathetic, and resilient.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
*Eagerness to take on more responsibility.
*Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and sleep-ins
*Must hold or be working towards a Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care.
*Relevant experience in childcare or a similar field.
*Proficiency in guidance and support techniques.
*Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
We offer you *A competitive hourly rate of £14.27 during probation, with an increase after probation.
*A supportive and nurturing work environment.
*The chance to take on a senior role and mentor others.
*Opportunities for professional development and growth.
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding field.
Apply now to join our dedicated team and start making a positive impact.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.