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Senior Residential Support Worker

New Moon Residential Ltd
Cheadle Full-time
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Location:

South Manchester – Northwest

Job title:

Senior Residential Support Worker

Service:

Ofsted Regulated Residential Children’s Home

Salary:

Earnings up to £37,600 \+ Bonuses.

Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications

Bonus Scheme:

Monthly attendance bonus/ Employee of the Month bonus/ Birthday Bonus

Hours:

Monthly contracted hours – between 150 – 170 hours, pro rota, dependent upon rota patterns and days in each month.

Essential Criteria:

\- QCF Level 3/4 Residential Childcare/Level 3/4 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce

\- The applicant must hold a full UK driving license.

Desirable Criteria:

\- DBS on the update service

\- Experience working with children and young people in a care setting.

\- PACE Training

This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team within our exceptional homes, finished to the highest standards. Located in a vibrant and thriving area of South Manchester, Our homes exemplify our commitment to continually striving for our full potential!

At New Moon Residential, we hold our staff to the highest expectations and strive to provide the best quality care for the children and young people in our provision. We are seeking individuals who share our passion and dedication for making a difference in the lives of young people.

While prior experience in a care or support setting is preferred, we welcome applicants who have a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people. This role requires a full UK driving license (essential car user post), excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to remain enthusiastic and resilient in challenging situations.

Our focus is on delivering positive outcomes for the young people in our care, though our therapeutic approach known as PACE ( Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) We are committed to providing our staff with opportunities for growth and career development. We aim to offer one of the best salary and benefits packages in the sector, with an annual base salary of £32,600 to £37,600\. Additionally, we provide an opportunity for our employees to be entered into a monthly attendance and employee of the month bonus draw! as a testament to our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our team.

If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to develop your skills in a fast\-growing company, we would love to hear from you. With New Moon Residential, you will have the chance to build a rewarding career where you have the freedom to achieve your full potential and become a leader of tomorrow.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will have the following:

\- Therapeutic approach

\- The desire and passion to safeguard, motivate, and inspire young people in your care.

\- Good communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, in addition to working closely alongside other external professionals.

\- Ensure you provide a warm, nurturing and supportive environment for our young people to thrive in.

\- The characteristics and personality to handle challenging behaviour effectively and professionally.

\- The confidence to make good decisions, based upon risk assessment and the needs of the children and your colleagues.

\- Assist with the day\-to\-day functions of the home and provide care based on specific individual needs.

\- Prepare the young people for independent life, supporting them with tasks such as cooking, personal care, behaviour management and general life skills.

\- The skills to work collaboratively with various multi agencies, such as Social Services, the NHS, the Police; in order to collaboratively engineer the best outcomes for our children.

The benefits you can expect as a Senior Residential Support Worker working for New Moon Residential Ltd:

\- Competitive rate of pay, including a progressive pay scale based on experience and qualifications

\- Competitive pension scheme

\- Specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge

\- Increased annual leave for 100% attendance plus monthly attendance bonus draw.

\- Working in a brand\-new home

\- DBS checks funded

\- Rolling rota shift pattern – 2 days on, 4 days off

\- Costco Membership

\- Customised Employee Psychology Consulting Service

\- Refer a Friend Scheme

\- Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,600\.00\-£37,600\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Casual dress

  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • On\-site parking

  • Referral programme

  • Store discount
Experience:
  • Residential care: 1 year (required)

  • Childcare: 1 year (required)

  • Driving: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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