We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a four bedded home for Children and Young People with learning disabilities and complex needs (No sleepin requirements)

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s residential home

Location: Cheadle Hulme

Salary: £24,271 – £25,045

Shift Pattern: 7.30-3.00pm & 2.30-10.00pm

Contract: 37.5 hours per week Full-time, permanent

About the role:

Liquid Personnel have an amazing opportunity for an experienced senior residential support worker to join an incredible provider who are committed to delivering individually tailored support services that promote independence and build confidence for children and young people with learning disabilities and other complex needs. The provider offers residential homes, education and other support services to enable children’s young people and young adults to live an amazing life as independently as possible.

Your key responsibilities as the Senior Residential Support Worker:

As the Senior Residential Support Worker, you will support the day-to-day care and support needs of individual child / young person which will include personal care needs, supporting them in their daily routines, communication, independent skills and leisure activities. This must be undertaking with an empathetic attitude and willingness to be supported by a team and take direction from House Managers and managers. You will be required to undertake the administration of medication, support and co-ordinate key workers and in the absence of the House Manager lead the shift for short periods of time.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 4/ Level 3 QCF/NVQ Health and Social Care or Level 3/Level 4 Children’s & Young People’s Workforce / or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of Ofsted Quality standards and Children’s Homes regulations.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Experience of managing a staff team; supervising and completing appraisals with staff in a care setting

Benefits:

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) in your first year, rising to 38 days (including bank holidays) with length of service.
• Fully paid accredited British Sign Language Course.
• Use of the on-site gym and swimming pool.
• Free on-site parking.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including; Employee Assistance, wellbeing programmes and Occupational Health.
• Retail, food and leisure discount card.
• Choice of pension scheme.