Brook Street Social Care are excited to be working alongside a well-established care service supporting children and young people within residential homes across the North West.
Senior Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People
Longton, Preston
1 on 2 off shifts plus sleeps
Full time hours
13.23 per hour
55 per sleep
Driving Licence- Essential
This excellent and family run children's service has 5 residential homes in total across the North West of England - no more than 3 young people in 1 service and each home of up to 3 beds.
We are looking for compassionate, caring individuals to join our team of children's residential support workers.
Previous experience of at least 1 year supporting children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties and challenging behaviours is desirable and the ability to work across more than one service as staff are often required to work on rotation across services.
The role:-
The Senior Residential Care Worker is responsible for the young people whilst on duty. They are responsible for promoting a positive safe and homely environment for all young people within the home. They will promote best practice and therapeutic parenting within their teams, in accordance with the service's policies and procedures.
This may include: -
Providing a safe and caring home to the children and young people.
To follow and implement the delivery of the individual care plans as directed by the Registered Manager and to ensure that care and support is provided and maintained.
Providing emotional support and companionship.
Enabling the young people to participate in activities and events in the community.
Supporting the young people to become independent - such as finances, appointments.
You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and reporting to your supervisor.
Rewards and benefits -:
Free training and development
Pension contributions
Access to occupational health, physiotherapy, and counselling services
Flexible working hours
If you are interested in applying for this position and feel you have the right attributes and attitude to excel in the role, apply to today and our team will be in touch with you.
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Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Brook Street Social Care
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 20 days
Preston, Lancashire PR1 9XD, England
£25,455 - £55 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Brook Street Social Care is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker for children and young people in Longton, Preston.
- The position offers full-time hours with a pay rate of £13.23 per hour plus additional pay for sleep shifts.
- Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- The role involves promoting a safe and homely environment, implementing care plans, and providing emotional support to the young residents.
- A driving license is essential, and the position includes benefits such as free training, pension contributions, and flexible working hours.