Senior Residential Care Worker
Minimum age of Employment is 22 years old
About the role: The role requires an individual with experience in working with young people in a residential setting with the ability to lead a shift and take responsibility of all aspects of the young people’s needs. The home supports children and young people with learning and physical disabilities who require a high level of supervision continuously. Working within a small Children's Home in a rural community in South Powys, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children and young people are encouraged to develop their independence, reach their full potential, and have their voices heard. You will promote positive outcomes by supporting their individual needs, wellbeing, learning and personal development at all times, ensuring they feel valued, respected, and empowered in all aspects of their lives.
About you:
- Ability to manage and support staff members on your shift ensuring they feel safe and secure.
- Be confident in filing correct and accurate recordings within the home. Have a good understanding of the young people’s plans and paperwork.
- Ability to manage and carry out daily checks and safety inspections/procedures within the home.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced Children’s Home environment.
- A strong passion for helping young people flourish.
- An ability to build supportive relationships with young people and the staff team.
- Have good knowledge of CIW expectations and National Minimum standards for Residential Care.
- You must hold a full UK driving licence and be a minimum age of 22.
What you will do:
- Lead a full shift, supporting the young people and the Residential Care Workers within the home.
- Supervise a core staff team assigned to your key child.
- Be aware of other people or professionals associated to your key child and be proactive in making necessary appointments, plans and adjustments to support them.
- Assist the deputy manager with rotas, young people’s plans, daily checks and promoting high standards within the home.
- Support staff in creating a structured and nurturing environment for young people.
- Be able to lead debrief between shifts, able to manage/mediate professional challenges and discussions.
- Follow Policies and procedures for the home inlining with regulation from CIW and Social Care Wales.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Deputy Care Manager - Brendan Hackett recruitment@powys.gov.uk
This position has a requirement for an enhanced DBS check.