Senior Residential Care Worker

Role - Senior Residential Care Worker

Location: Stoke on Trent

Are you passionate about nurturing the talents and interests of children and young people, helping them develop skills and make positive choices? Join a supportive team with a strong reputation for aiding the development of children with complex needs.

A fantastic opportunity to be involved in the provision of responsive care and support, to children and young people who have complex emotional and social needs using a parenting approach to ensure children and young people are safe, well and cared for.

You will be working in a small children’s home, looking after up to 3 children and young people at a time.

About you:

• Understand the complexities of mental health, trauma, substance misuse, and offending behaviour.
• Reflect on emotional responses and demonstrate empathy and creativity in problem-solving.
• Promote rights, responsibilities, and informed choices.
• Adapt to changing needs with flexibility and resilience.
• Familiarity with data management, and Microsoft Office.
• Committed to working with vulnerable children, young people, and families, with strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Requirements:

• Must be 21+ and pass a DBS check due to safeguarding responsibilities
• Hold a driver’s license with access to own vehicle
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities:

• Provide 24/7 high-quality care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people.
• Build positive, accepting relationships with children and update their care plans.
• Manage safeguarding, handle emergencies, prepare healthy meals, and maintain a clean living space.
• Offer ongoing emotional support, conduct needs assessments, and prepare reports.
• Administer medication, arrange health appointments, provide transport, and support community involvement.
• Ensure smooth transitions between placements and advocate for children at meetings.
• Liaise with families and professionals to support comprehensive care.
• Ensure personal and colleague safety following company policies.
• Maintain equal opportunities and fair treatment for all cultures.
• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding children, young people, and company information.

Management Responsibilities:

• Champion key areas like safeguarding or health and safety.
• Lead shifts, coordinate staff, and manage supervision for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and standards, handle medication checks, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Report health and safety issues and manage repairs.

Partnership Working:

• Prepare for and attend relevant meetings.
• Collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Challenge inadequate performance by relevant parties and maintain professional relationships.

Administration:

• Accurately maintain electronic records and follow policies.
• Use IT effectively, ensure confidentiality, and adapt to business needs.

General Accountabilities:

• Uphold high-quality standards and communicate effectively within the team and across the company.
• Align activities with company vision and meet performance targets.
• Participate in cross-sectional projects and corporate tasks as needed.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional duties as required, ensuring they align with the role’s general scope.