Job Description

Senior Residential Child Care Officer

A typical day could include organising for residential worker to spend time playing sports, cooking, gardening taking young people to school, the list is endless then this could be the role for you.

Full Time, Permanent

40 hours per week

Days/night's sleep ins and weekend and bank holiday work

29672.00 per annum rising to 33100.00 following successful probationary period. Additional payments of 50,75 are payable for sleep in shifts . On call payment of 63.00per day payable.

Impact Childcare and Education is a caring and inclusive company that strives to offer the best possible outcomes for the young people we support. We are ambitious and enthusiastic for the futures of our young people and are looking to recruit dedicated and committed staff who also share our vision. We are a company that is dedicated to growth not only in the company but also to the development of our staff members. We offer a comprehensive training package for all staff and are dedicated to staff wellbeing. Our homes offer a high standard of accommodation for our young people which also makes these a safe and comfortable working environment for our staff.

Senior Residential Child Care Officer role overview:

As a Senior Residential Childcare Officer your role will include leading a team to ensure that a caring, nurturing and safe standard of care is delivered for our young people at all times, this will be achieved by ensuring that staff are following relevant policies and procedures , individual risk assessments and are making sure that information for our young people is kept up to date. You will also ensure that staff are completing relevant daily tasks and that young people are supported in community activities, to see family and friends and most importantly that our young people are safeguarded.

As a Senior Residential Childcare Officer, you will be responsible for regular formal supervision of staff, auditing of young people's documentation, mentoring new staff and attendance at meetings with other professionals. You will also support the Registered Manager and Deputy manager to ensure that systems in the home are compliant to Ofsted Regulations and Quality Standards.

Every day is different in our home and can include housekeeping tasks to ensure the home is clean and tidy, cooking for our young people or supporting them to cook, supporting young people to access community activities and see their families and friends and helping young people with independence tasks to prepare them for adulthood.

Senior Residential Child Care Officer desired experience/qualifications:

We are looking for experienced people who have a passion for working with young people and Children and who really want to make a difference to their lives.

Candidates will have NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Children & Young People or Residential Childcare.

At least two years' experience working in residential children's home, ideally with some supervisory and leadership experience of a staff team.

You will have good written, verbal communication and IT skills.

Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

Annual leave 22 days rising to 25 after 5 years employment, Additional Bank Holiday Allowance also given.

Company sick pay scheme

Company pension

Comprehensive training package to include Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care following completion of probationary period.

Mileage allowance - 40 pence per mile when using own car.

All meals provided while on shift.

Pool cars for transporting children and young people

Internal career progression opportunities

Long service holiday scheme

Employment requisites:

Please be aware that you must be over 21 years of age to apply for this role.

There is a requirement to work shifts, including sleeping and waking nights.
This role is exempt from the Employment Equality (Age) Regulation 2006.

Impact Childcare & Residential is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the safeguarding of the young people in our care.

Applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Warner Interview and provide a full work history.

If you think you have the skills and experience to complete this role and be a positive role model for our staff team and young people, then please APPLY NOW by sending us an up-to-date CV. You will be required to complete application form should you progress to next level.

2020 Winners of The National Children & Families Employer Award

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,672.24-33,100.08 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) NVQ Level 3 (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person