Senior Residential Care Worker

Company descriptionAffinity Children’s Services opened our first Ofsted Registered 3-person Children’s Home for young people aged between seven and eighteen with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in December 2024. We have recently taken the home to full capacity and are increasing the size of our staff team to support our current home but also in preparation for the opening of our second home in close proximity in the near future.

Our first home, located on the fringes of Cannock Chase and set across three floors is decorated to a high standard; a homely and welcoming environment with two lounges, a conservatory and a large garden. Our second home a cosy little home tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, providing care for just two children is a little further away but still in close proximity of the park, skate park and within easy reach of Cannock Chase. We focus our care around children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and early trauma and we work collaboratively with specialist therapeutic services who guide us in our approaches and provide ongoing support to the home and adults who work there.

We are currently seeking Senior Residential Care Workers to join our current team and to be a part of delivering the ethos within the home and shaping the lives of children on this new and exciting journey.

As a small organisation, we are keen to employ a team who wish to grow and develop with us as we open our third and fourth homes.

Job descriptionThis position of Senior Residential Care Worker supports the manager to lead and manage the children’s home, consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation. Senior Residential Care Workers are our role models for the other members of the team; responsible for delivering high-quality care as set out in the home’s statement of purpose and in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Care Standards. Responsible for shift planning, decision making and helping support workers to manage behaviour and promote health, education, activities, contact and relationships for young people.

As a new home, the role of the Senior Residential Care Worker will support the manager in identifying, and introducing new young people to the home and creating an environment of love and support to enable them to grow and reach their full potential.

Essential requirements

Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)

One year working with young people in an Ofsted Registered residential setting

Experience working with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour

A caring nature and genuine desire to work with young people

A commitment to ongoing professional development

Good written/verbal communication skills

Preferable attributes

Previous experience as Senior Residential Care Worker

Driving license

Two years experience working with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour

Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards

A willingness to develop and a proactive mindset

Benefits

Working in an area of outstanding natural beauty

Excellent sleep in rates included

Pension

Birthday leave

Work with a company that cares

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding company with excellent progression opportunities for the right candidate. If you are interested in this role then please APPLY NOW.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits

Additional leave

Casual dress

Company pension

Free parking

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Education

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

Driving Licence (required)

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent required (required)

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