Senior Residential Children's Home Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior Residential Support Worker!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Area Camden, part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, family-style residential care for young individuals aged 11-18. We believe in fostering an environment built on respect, dignity, independence, and positive parenting. If you have the experience and qualifications, we want you to be a part of our mission!

Position Details

• Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Specific Hours: 08:00 am - 20:00 pm (12-hour shifts)
• Salary: £34,660.95
• Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)

Your Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for our young residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a key worker and overseeing daily practices.
• Leading and mentoring staff to ensure exceptional care standards.
• Organizing work patterns and ensuring compliance with care plans and safeguarding standards.
• Recording and reviewing key work plans and risk assessments.
• Managing placement plans and coordinating access to health, education, and therapeutic services.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• A Children’s Workforce Diploma or equivalent qualification in the children sector.

Working Conditions

We offer a fixed rota pattern to ensure work-life balance:

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (60 hours)
• Week 2: Wed, Thu (24 hours)
• Minimum average of 168 hours per month

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

At Area Camden, we value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training.
• Clear progression opportunities within the organization.
• 236 hours of annual leave, increasing by 12 hours each year for 3 years (up to 272 hours).
• Pension scheme after the qualifying period.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Area Camden, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help young people reach their full potential, we can’t wait to hear from you!