Join Our Team as a Senior Residential Support Worker!

Company: Area Camden

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM (12-hour shifts)

Salary: £34,660.95

Location: Greater London (Covering Area Camden homes in Camden, Haringey & Islington)

Important: To be considered for this role, candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications. You should possess 2 to 3 years of experience and hold a Children's Workforce Diploma or an equivalent qualification in the children sector.

Why Join Us?

At Area Camden, we believe in creating a nurturing environment where young people can thrive. Our values of respect, dignity, independence, and positive parenting guide everything we do. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, family-style residential care for young people aged 11-18.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Senior Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality care and foster positive outcomes for young people.
• Act as a key worker, overseeing daily practices and supporting continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor staff, ensuring care plans and safeguarding standards are met.
• Manage placement plans and coordinate access to health, education, and therapeutic services.
• Maintain compliance through recording and reviewing key work, plans, and risk assessments.

Leadership and Home Management:

In this role, you will:

• Provide strong leadership and coaching to ensure high-quality care.
• Support the management team in upholding care standards and implementing policies.
• Monitor compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Health & Safety standards.
• Work as part of the rota to support the home's 24/7 operation.
• Contribute to quality assurance, including inspections and Regulation 44 visits.
• Assist with managing the home's budget and general household upkeep.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive induction and mandatory training.
• Clear progression opportunities within the organization.
• Fixed rota pattern for 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.
• 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!

Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer, and we warmly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.