Senior Care Worker - Manchester, United Kingdom - OneXtra Care Ltd
2 weeks ago
Description
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children? Do you have experience in residential care and possess strong leadership abilities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our caring team as a Senior Residential Care Worker at our Children's Residential Care Home in Manchester.
As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children in need of residential care.
You will lead a team of compassionate care workers, providing guidance and support to maintain the highest standards of care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and support to children, assisting them with daily activities, personal care, and emotional wellbeing.
- Lead and supervise a team of care workers, offering guidance, support, and training as needed.
- Implement personalised care plans and individual support programs tailored to the specific needs of each child.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and respected.
- Collaborate with external professionals, such as social workers, therapists, and healthcare providers, to ensure comprehensive care and support for the children.
- Maintain accurate and uptodate records of each child's progress, incidents, and observations.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development opportunities.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in residential care, preferably within a children's residential care setting.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building rapport with children, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Empathy, patience, and resilience to handle challenging situations.
- Knowledge of child development, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
We offer a competitive pay rate of £11.50 per hour, with an OTE (on-target earnings) circa £30,000, based on full-time hours.
You will also have access to a range of employee benefits and ongoing training opportunities to support your professional growth.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
From £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location:
In person
