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Senior Residential Support Worker

Derby

£26,520 - £27,040 + £50 per sleep-in

I am looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to support children and young people in a fantastic residential home for children and young people in Derby.

In this role you will:

* Be responsible for providing day to day care for children and young people

* Work as part of a dedicated, ensuring that care teams are maintaining their therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children

* Lead shifts and manage a staff team

* Assist in leading staff to operate within legal parameters

* Ensure the home is kept to a good standard, including cooking and cleaning and of course safeguarding welfare at all times

* Support the business, clinical and social development of the service

To be successful in the role you will need:

* NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)

* Experience of working with young people who have challenging behaviours

* Experience of leading shifts

* Experience of supervising care staff

* The ability to work to a rota, including days, sleep-ins, weekends and statutory holidays

* A full UK Manual driving licence

For more information, please call Elite Care on (phone number removed)