Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy working with children and young people and positively impacting their lives? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our ever-growing Leicestershire Residential Team as a Senior Residential Support Worker on a full-time permanent basis - We have numerous vacancies still available!Service Overview

Barnardo''s, the UK''s largest Children''s Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children''s homes for the most vulnerable children and young people in Leicestershire.Locations

Where are our homes based? We currently have homes in Hinckley, Coalville, Syston, Mountsorrel, Braunstone and Market Harborough. Some are fully up and running whilst the others are still being mobilised. Each of our beautiful homes will support children and young people aged between 8-18, providing up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills.Responsibilities

Build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user''s independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.Work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.Lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.Contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc.Document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.Promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times.A bit about you

Hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare OR are you willing to complete this in the required timeframe?Have relevant experience working with children and young people?Have at least 1 year supervisory and shift leader experience in a residential care setting?Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures?Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills?Are flexible to commit to sleep-ins and shift work, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis?Most importantly, do you enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with Children and Young People?How to apply

If so, we''d love to hear from you! To register your interest, please complete the contact form/provide your CV, or get in touch with / 02031 469 505 (option 2).Pay and Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo''s. We are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo''s and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Details on Barnardo''s pay framework can be found upon application.Benefits

Hybrid working initiative based on trust, flexibility and empowerment; flexible working arrangements.26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service.Ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via HolidayPlus.Family friendly leave options including Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay; plus other leave options.Service related sick pay from day 1.Group Personal Pension with matched 4% or 6% contribution.Cycle2work scheme and salary sacrifice options.Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for pension members.Discounts and cashback via Benefit Portal at various retailers and services.20% discount at Barnardo''s stores.Health cash plan, employee assistance program, and learning and development opportunities.*TandC''s apply

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