Senior Residential Childcare Worker NEW

Hays Social Care

Your new company
This role is part of a Hays campaign with one of our key clients, a Children’s Residential Service based in South West London. They are currently looking for senior residential childcare workers to help cover needs in both of their homes.

Your new role
Job Purpose

• To be responsible to the Registered Manager for the day to day running of the home and for the delivery of the day to day care to young people.
• To ensure that the staff teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children.
• To assist in leading staff to operate within the legal parameters as described in the companies’ policies and procedures.
• To give support in the business, clinical and social development of the service.
• To share responsibility in the protecting of company assets and be proactive in securing a positive company image.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Lead residential care staff; assume management responsibilities in the absence of the manager or deputy; support operational management.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise sessional staff; ensure clear communication of responsibilities and shift plans.
• Care Practices: Maintain safe care practices; ensure accurate medication administration and record-keeping.
• Financial Management: Manage petty cash and allowances; ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Safeguarding & Reporting: Address safeguarding issues; conduct effective handovers and de-briefs.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with home policies and procedures; assist in policy development and review.
• Environment & Support: Provide a safe, warm environment; support young people in personal and communal spaces.
• Documentation: Maintain regular records; assist with care plans and reports; manage case file records.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in team meetings and training; delegate tasks; coordinate daily routines.
• External Relations: Foster contact between children and families; cooperate with external agencies.
• Professional Development: Attend supervision sessions; maintain a responsible attitude towards resources.
• Crisis Intervention: Physically intervene if necessary, following procedural guidelines; work effectively in a pressured environment.

Other requirements

• Sleeping in/shift work, including evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rota system.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 5 years of experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour within a residential care setting, at lease 2 years as a Team Leader or Senior Support Worker or demonstrable experience of managing staff
• You will need to be physically and mentally strong to cope with the challenges of this role
• Available to work full time (average 39 hours per week), and be able to cover some weekends and bank holidays
• Must have NVQ L3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary with incremental increases
• Will be enroled for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare after 2 years
• On completion of the Level 5 Diploma, there will be opportunities for further progression up to Deputy/Manager levels
• DBS check completed by client (if required)

What you need to do now
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