senior children's residential support worker.

Salary: £31,900 - £36,172, assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep-ins per month

Every Small Victory Counts

Joining our Children's Homes means becoming a crucial part of a young person's daily life-being there through their highest highs and lowest lows. As a shift leader, you'll empower young people to reclaim their childhood and guide them toward becoming resilient, well-rounded adults. This role is profoundly rewarding, offering the chance to make a real difference, one small step at a time.

Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to create positive outcomes and bright futures. Our shift leaders celebrate every small win, knowing that even the tiniest positive change matters.

Make a Real Impact

In this role, you'll help ensure smooth daily operations, creating memorable moments for our young people. As a shift leader, you'll also support our staff team, maintaining the highest standards and stepping up when needed to deputize for the Team Leaders. We need someone who can connect with and inspire our young people, showing compassion, resilience, and leadership that motivates the whole team.

What We Offer You

We value your hard work and commitment and believe in rewarding our team with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. By joining us, you'll make a genuine difference in young people's lives and enjoy the following:

• Salary: Base salary of £28,740 - £33,012
• Bonuses: Up to £1,760 per year for 1-2 sleep-ins per month (£80 per sleep), £1,400 Attendance Allowance (with good attendance), £1,000 Welcome Bonus after probation, and £1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months
• Training: Complete 4-week induction via our Care Academy
• Holidays: Generous 7 weeks of holiday
• Career Growth: We promote from within! Many of our team leaders and managers have grown with us. Join our 'Aspire' program if management is your goal
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your package by adjusting your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
• Wellbeing Support: Access a wide range of wellbeing resources, including employee assistance
• Medical Coverage: Claim back expenses for medical visits like dental or eye appointments, plus high-street discounts
• Meals on Shift: Enjoy provided meals during your shifts
• Exceptional Workspaces: Experience beautiful, well-equipped homes
• Referral Bonus: Recommend a friend and receive a £1,000 bonus

Bring Your Authentic Self to Work

We celebrate diversity and individuality. Our young people come from all backgrounds, and we're committed to building a workforce that reflects this. We don't require prior experience, but we're looking for:

• A positive, team-focused attitude
• A genuine, caring approach toward our young people and colleagues
• Resilience to handle challenging situations
• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months
• Willingness to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, fully funded and supported by us

If you're ready to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the role for you please apply now below or call for Will on 0191 211 1382

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.