Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Who are we looking for?

Are you ready to lead with dedication and experience? We're looking for a passionate Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join our team! Working alongside our registered manager, you'll help maintain the smooth operation of our residential home, embodying the core values of Great Minds Together every step of the way.

In your new role you will

• Promote good childcare practice through the home and create a caring environment for the young people in accordance with Great Minds Together values.
• Maintain regular observations of young people in adherence to home policies and procedure.
• Undertake building security checks in strict adherence to home policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and comply with Great Minds Together policy of Health and Safety at work which includes fire safety precautions.
• Maintain accurate records and observations in accordance with regulatory requirements and home policies.
• Provide guidance and support to new team members, identifying areas for growth and conducting thorough annual assessments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure the compliance of regulation frameworks the home falls within and understand OFSTED and CQC requirements.

Essential Must-Haves

• Diploma level 3 Children and young people workforce or NVQ equivalent, social work degree or equivalent or willingness to work the above Diploma.
• Secondary Education with good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to work shift work, on a rolling rota.
• At least 1 year of relevant supervisory experience in a children’s residential setting.
• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviours, providing care, or working with young people.

Bonus Boosters

• Full Driving license.
• NVQ Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in residential childcare.
• Experience of OFSTED inspections.

Embracing the Unexpected

Due to the unpredictable and varied nature of Great Minds Together's work, staff should be flexible, willing to work weekends and evenings as needed. Additional duties, usually compatible with regular tasks, may arise to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes. If these tasks become regular, they'll be added to the job description after consultation with the staff member.

Great Minds Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
• supervisory experience in a children’s residential setting.: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)