Senior Residential Support Worker

Are you a dedicated individual ready to step into a senior role supporting young people?Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in children's lives?Randstad is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team.

RANDSTAD has partnered with Impact Children and Education (North East) in seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join their nurturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding field, with the potential for someone to step up into a senior position.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be instrumental in providing direct care and support to young people within a residential setting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct care and support to young people in a residential setting.
• Offering guidance and mentorship to junior support staff.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of care plans.
• Ensuring a safe, positive, and stimulating environment for residents.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Upholding high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Facilitating engaging activities and promoting personal development.
• Working collaboratively with the care team and external agencies.

We are looking for individuals who possess:

• Min. 3 years of Experience in a residential care setting, or a strong desire to step into a senior role.
• Proven ability to be patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Eagerness to take on more responsibility.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and sleep-ins
• Must hold or be working towards a Level 3 in Children's Residential Care.
• Relevant experience in childcare or a similar field.
• Proficiency in guidance and support techniques.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.27 during probation, with an increase after probation.
• A supportive and nurturing work environment.
• The chance to take on a senior role and mentor others.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding field.

Apply now to join our dedicated team and start making a positive impact.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.