Senior Residential Support Worker

Description

Summary: Seeking resilient, empathetic Senior Residential Support Workers to lead shifts and support young people with EBD, trauma, and complex needs in a children's home. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for career progression to Deputy/Managerial roles 2. Comprehensive training and development with internal promotion focus 3. Supportive culture with a strong team ethos and charity values **Job Title:** Senior Residential Support Worker **Location:** Bicester, Oxfordshire **Salary:** £29,245 - £30,275 per annum **Working Hour:** Expected 40 hours per week (varied 8/10/12-hour shifts including weekends and bank holidays) **Hourly Rate:** £14.06 - £14.56 **Number of Sleeps Required:** Varies by rota, but typically, 4 to 6 per month **Pay Per Sleep:** £45 **Service:** Children's Home **Service Users:** YPs -- EBD, Trauma, Complex Needs **Qualifications Required:** Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare **Experience in Years Required:**Minimum 1 year **The Home:** * **Number of Beds:**2-bed * **Location:**Bicester, Oxfordshire * **Type of YPs:**EBD, Trauma, Complex Needs * **Ratio of staff to children:**1:1 and / 2:1 depending on YPs in home **Who we are looking for...** We are looking for **resilient, empathetic and motivated**Senior Residential Support Workers to join our client's team in Bicester. You must have strong communication skills, the ability to lead by example, and the emotional intelligence to support young people who have experienced significant trauma. You will lead shifts, support other team members, and ensure excellent safeguarding and care planning are maintained throughout. **Who you will be working for...** You will be working for a **well-established organisation** that supports over 150 children across 50+ children's homes and 2 semi-independent homes across 9 counties. The provider is part of a national **charity group**, giving you the support and opportunities that come with a reputable not-for-profit organisation focused on impact and values. * **Company Size:**Large charitable organisation * **Number of Homes:**53 children's homes * **Future Plans:**Growth across services, continued investment in staff and homes * **Other Services:**Leaving Care, Employment \& Wellbeing Support, Family Services **Why this Home \& Company...** ✨ **Career Progression** -- Routes to Deputy/Managerial roles **Training \& Development** -- Comprehensive training and internal promotions **Supportive Culture** -- Strong team ethos, charity values, and positive environment **Home Environment** -- Small, high-ratio homes to focus on individual outcomes **Benefits Package Includes:** * Attendance bonus -- earn up to £1,400 per annum * Enhanced annual leave -- 28 days increasing to 33 with service * Medicash \& Private Medical Insurance * EAP \& Internal Wellbeing Team * Family-friendly working * Discount schemes incl. Blue Light Card * Cycle to Work scheme * Subsidised activities with young people * Refer-a-friend bonus (£500) * Recognition \& service awards * Free meals during shift **How to Apply:** If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information. For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at **job@sgscare.co.uk** **Sponsorship is not available**