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JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Rochdale to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home.

Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

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Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.

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Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.

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Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.

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Sleep overnight at the home as required.

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Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.

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Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.

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Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.

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Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.

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Review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation.

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Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.

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Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model.

Job Requirements:

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Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (preferred)

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Full UK Driving License

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Clean DBS

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Commitment to ongoing professional development to support the needs of our young people.

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Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.

Compensation and Benefits:

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Competitive salary - + plus sleep-in allowance

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Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified candidate to join our clients team in one of their children's residential homes.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Pay: £12.65 - £14.50 p/h

Expected hours: 40 hours per week plus sleeps

Benefits:

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Casual dress

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Health & wellbeing programme

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On-site parking

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Referral programme

Schedule:

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Day shift

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Night shift

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Overtime

Experience:

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Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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Driving Licence (essential)

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Level 3/4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person