Job Description

Please note that you must have a valid driving licence.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive Senior Residential Care Worker who has a strong commitment to ensuring all within their care are both safe and cared for.

Can you help us in our mission to create a warm, safe and happy home for our children where all can thrive?

Are you a reliable, enthusiastic and highly driven individual with experience in working with vulnerable Children's and young people?

Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with children and young people, and the resilience to handle challenging behaviour effectively?

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

Be qualified to Level 4 in Health & Social Care or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce qualification Have at least 2 years 'experience within Residential Childcare and working alongside young people Have a proven track record in supervising and managing people Act as a role model; be able to empower, motivate and provide a high level of support for the team and young people Demonstrate experience of acting ethically, with integrity and empathy, as well as commitment to working towards these values Be passionate in motivating, inspiring and safeguarding young people, and the team members in their care Embrace and support Boothroyd House's Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos Ensure that Quality of Life underpins all work with children & young people/families and fellow colleagues Have the ability to develop positive and sustainable relationships with children and young people Be an outstanding practitioner able to provide stimulating recreational opportunities Be a creative and reflective individual who inspires confidence in meeting the needs of our young people Be highly motivated and able to contribute to collaborative working with colleagues and wider partners Be able to demonstrate resilience, motivation and commitment Have a positive attitude and mind-set, embracing the positive physical and mental health and wellbeing ethos. This includes role modelling self-care and reflection as part of our wider strategy Have the ability to promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality at all times Be honest and act with integrity, be trustworthy and understand the need for confidentiality

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Visits to The Smith Foundation are encouraged.

For further information on this post please contact Connor Lynch, Interim Home Manager: connor.lynch@thesmithfoundation.org.uk or the HR department on: HR@thesmithfoundation.org.uk

All our roles are by application via TES.com. Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/william-henry-smith-school-and-sixth-form-1023186

(please note we do not accept CV's).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,434.00-39,152.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/09/2025