Children's Home - Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Job Role: Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Accountable to: Deputy Manager/Registered Manager

Hours of Employment: Full time: contracted 174 hours per month, sleep in duties: 23:00 – 07:00 (3-week rolling rota) Equates to 7 shifts in the 3-week period.

Some on call duties will be required to meet the needs of the business. This will be when you feel both confident and competent to You will be paid for all on-call duties undertaken.

• Daily on-call payments – Mon to Thursday at £20.00 and Friday to Sunday at £40.00.

Organisation Overview:

We are a growing private childcare provider committed to offering high-quality care, support and education to children and young adults in a safe and nurturing environment. With a strong emphasis on child development, our organisation aims to provide exceptional care and support while adhering to industry regulations and best practices. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of the children in our care.

Safe Haven Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users who use our services and as such we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is taken very seriously at Safe Haven Group and is at the forefront of everything we do. Successful candidates who are made an Offer of Employment will be required to complete relevant compliance & safeguarding checks.

It is a contractual requirement for all employees across the organisation to comply with the missions and values as set out below:

Our Mission:

Our mission is to deliver a supportive and empowering service which enables us to deliver high quality support, care, and education.

Our core values and principles promote accountability which enables us to stay focused on well-being, keeping people safe from harm and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Our Values:

Supportive: We provide caring, compassionate, and dedicated, support, care, and education to ensure people are safe and can thrive.
Accountable: We hold our support, care, and education services accountable to the highest standards of safeguarding, integrity, transparency, ethics, and regulatory standards.
Focused: We stay focused on understanding each person's uniqueness through a person-centred approach. We see the whole person to provide tailored support, care, and education for every individual's needs on what makes the biggest difference in their lives.
Empowering: We empower people by building trusting relationships that focus on their strengths, dignity, and potential. Through compassionate support, care, and education we encourage and strive to achieve positive outcomes that enable people to reach their full potential.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Residential Childcare worker, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our residential facilities and providing guidance and support to the residential care practitioners. You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure the well-being, safety, and development of the children in our care. Your experience, expertise, and leadership will contribute to creating a positive and therapeutic environment for the children while promoting their holistic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the residential care practitioners, acting as a mentor and role model in providing high-quality care to children and young people.
• Promote teamwork and professional development and foster a creative and collaborative team culture in the pursuit of high quality child centred care.
• Assist in the development and implementation of care plans and support strategies, ensuring they are person-cantered and tailored to the individual needs and goals of each child.
• Oversee the day-to-day care and activities within the home, ensuring that all aspects of care are delivered in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular observations and assessments of the children, documenting progress, significant incidents, and any changes in behaviour or well-being.
• Collaborate with the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager to coordinate and facilitate team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities for the residential care practitioners.
• Foster a positive and therapeutic environment within the home, promoting a sense of belonging, inclusion, and emotional well-being for the children.
• Actively seek to build strong relationships with our young people and promote the development and maintenance of positive relationships as an important life skill.
• Support and implement behaviour management strategies and therapeutic interventions, working closely with external professionals to meet the specific needs of the children.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and health and safety guidelines, conducting regular checks to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Collaborate with external agencies, therapists, and professionals involved in the care and support of the children, promoting effective communication and coordination of services.
• Stay updated on best practices, research, and developments in the field of residential childcare, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to the residential care practitioners.
• Attend relevant training and professional development sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in working with children and young people in a residential setting.

Qualification/Experience/Skills/Person Specification:

• QCF level 3 (essential)
• QCF level 4, 5 (desirable)
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care or childcare setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and support a team of residential care staff.
• Strong understanding of child development principles, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with children, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and safeguarding procedures related to residential childcare.
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations, resolve conflicts, and make sound decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required in a residential care setting.
• A valid driver's license will be required.

Please note that this job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of a Senior Residential Childcare Worker. Specific duties may vary based on the needs of the organisation and the children in care.

In line with The Asylum and Immigration Act 2006, we will only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK.

Please note that if you are put forward for an interview you will be asked to provide information with regards to any criminal records background. Any candidate who is successful at interview and is provided with an Offer of Employment will be required to undergo a criminal background check to ensure our service meets safeguarding standards. Please note it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Safe Haven Support Care and Education Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £37,785.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Have you demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and support a team of residential care staff?
• Do you have the flexibility and adaptability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required in a residential care setting?

Experience:

• Working with young people in a residential setting.: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• • QCF level 4/5 (preferred)
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)

Work Location: In person