Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Pay: £15.90- £19.87 per hour
Location: Eastbourne
Working Pattern: Day or Night Shifts Available
About The Role:
In this role you will help young people become more independent and grow personally through various enjoyable activities within a safe environment. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where you have a fulfilling chance to positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma, instability and adversity.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a therapeutic, nurturing and structured environment where young people feel understood, supported and cared for within a Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Eastbourne, which is rated "Good".
You will work closely with Team Leaders and management to create a stable, nurturing and structured environment where young people feel safe, understood and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
The home is a specialist residential children's home supporting up to 4 young people aged 13 to 17 with learning disabilities and a range of complex and additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, epilepsy, global developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, communication difficulties, PICA and behaviours that may challenge. Some young people may be non-verbal and use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, visual supports and AAC devices.
Within this home, the young people are energetic, playful and love activities, therefore we are looking for compassionate, active and emotionally intelligent individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
What We Offer:
Exceptional Hourly Rates, £15.90 - £19.87 Per Hour
Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP Access with Vitality
Fully Funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
Clear Career Pathways with Higher Salaries
Excellent Work Life Balance
£40 per month Gym Membership Contributions / Fitness Classes
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Packages
Free Access to Flexible and Unlimited Therapeutic Support
Birthday Paid Off
Free or Subsidised Parking
Enhanced Overtime Rates
Company Bonus Scheme
Free Meals on Every Shift including Snacks and Refreshments in Offices
Blue Light Card Membership Included
Company Sick Pay Policy (Above Statutory)
Pension Scheme
Frequent Company Events
About You:
Experience working with children and young people
Previous experience within residential childcare or a similar care setting
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries
The ability to remain calm, regulated and solution focused under pressure
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A trauma informed and child centred approach to care
The ability to support and guide less experienced staff
A commitment to delivering outstanding care and outcomes for young people
Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Residential Support Worker you will:
Lead practice on shift, supporting the Team Leader to maintain safe and consistent care delivery
Support and guide Coaches during shifts, promoting accountability and high standards of care
Ensure care plans, risk assessments and PBS strategies are consistently followed
Respond appropriately to incidents and escalate concerns in line with safeguarding procedures
Support young people with emotional regulation, behaviour management and daily routines
Build trusting, professional and therapeutic relationships with young people
Act as a key worker, supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
Contribute to care planning, reviews and outcome tracking
Support engagement in education, routines and meaningful activities
Maintain accurate records, incident reports and regulatory documentation
Promote trauma informed, child centred and therapeutic care approaches
Contribute to reflective practice, team meetings and staff development
Maintain a safe, clean and homely environment within the home
Administer medication safely in line with training and policy
Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required
Working Hours & Shift Patterns:
This home operates a 24 hour, 365 day service. You have the choice of working Day Shifts or Night Shifts. The shift patterns are as follows:
Day Shifts
1 day on, 2 days off (rolling rota)
07:30am - 10:30pm (15 hour shifts)
Waking Night Shifts
2 nights on, 2 nights off (rolling rota)
10:00pm - 08:00am (10 hour shifts)
Safer Recruitment
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and want to join a provider committed to outstanding care, apply now to become part of the team!
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Salary description
£15.90 - £19.87 per hour