Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker – Wolverhampton

Location: Wolverhampton

Contract type: Vacancy Contract

Salary: Up to £37,000 (includes sleep‑in allowance of £70.47 per shift, average 11 per month)

Job type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Plan shifts with Residential Support Workers.
• Ensure all risks are safely managed in line with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the team regarding the day’s plans.
• Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of each young person using paper‑less systems and tools.
• Review young people’s care plans and associated documentation.
• Participate in an in‑depth quality and bespoke training package.
• Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.
• Act as an advocate for the young person while applying a positive parenting model.
• Use positive support strategies, including de‑escalation tools and techniques, such as the in‑house PRICE training.

Requirements

• Provide positive parenting.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Sound working knowledge of current legislation, e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (including quality standards).
• Open‑mind, empathetic, calm and professional manner.

Essential Requirements

• Full manual driving licence.
• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or working towards it.
• Participation in continuing professional development to support the needs of young people.
• Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.
• Active member of a progressive and committed team.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus benefits, including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep‑in shifts.

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care; this post requires an enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be sought prior to employment start date.

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