Vacancies

We are a growing organisation committed to offering unparalleled residential care for children and young people with complex needs. We strive to create a warm, safe, and nurturing home-like environment where meaningful relationships flourish and every child can thrive across all aspects of their development.

Requirements:

• Recent experience working either as a Children’s Home Registered Manager or as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager in a Children’s Home.
• Level 5 Diploma in leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
• Understanding of issues relating to EBD and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make informed decisions
• A genuine passion for supporting and guiding children
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Maintain and promote high standards of care and support for children with EBD
• Lead and manage a team of dedicated staff
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation
• Collaborate with external agencies to provide the best possible care for children
• Develop and implement individual care plans for each child
• Monitor and review the progress and wellbeing of the children under your care

Perks:

• Up to £70,000 per annum.
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Generous holiday allowance, with the opportunity to increase your allowance throughout your career.
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with the opportunity to complete relevant qualifications and professional development.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Large homes refurbished to a high standard

Join our mission to enrich children’s lives with joy and friendship. Celebrate your talents in our inclusive, empowering team, prioritizing your career growth and well-being. Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures.

We are a growing organization committed to offering unparalleled residential care for children and young people with complex needs. We strive to create a warm, safe, and nurturing home-like environment where meaningful relationships flourish and every child can thrive across all aspects of their development.

Requirements:

• Recent experience working either as a Children’s Home Registered Manager or as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager in a Children’s Home.
• Level 5 Diploma in leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
• Understanding of issues relating to EBD and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make informed decisions
• A genuine passion for supporting and guiding children
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Maintain and promote high standards of care and support for children with EBD
• Lead and manage a team of dedicated staff
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation
• Collaborate with external agencies to provide the best possible care for children
• Develop and implement individual care plans for each child
• Monitor and review the progress and wellbeing of the children under your care

Perks:

• Up to £70,000 per annum.
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Generous holiday allowance, with the opportunity to increase your allowance throughout your career.
• Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with the opportunity to complete relevant qualifications and professional development.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Large homes refurbished to a high standard

Join our mission to enrich children’s lives with joy and friendship. Celebrate your talents in our inclusive, empowering team, prioritizing your career growth and well-being. Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the emotional, social, educational and physical needs of the children, ensuring that they are given every opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve positive outcomes while seeing to it that the care provided meets the regulations of the Children’s Homes Regulations and Care Standards of 2015 while adhering to OFSTED requirements.

NATURE OF POST

The post holder will be based at one of our therapeutic homes within the Northamptonshire area. The children in the care of the organisation present a variety of difficulties for which they will need varying levels of support. In order to provide the required care, the staff team are required to work shifts allocated by the Manager or delegated deputy, including weekends, evenings, sleep ins and the children’s annual holidays. During this time a number of administrative hours will be spent attending meetings, supervision, annual appraisals, training, and children’s reviews.

KEY DUTIES

• To work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all children in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievement, and proactively ensure the therapeutic care of young people. To interact on an individual and group basis with all children and provide a positive role model, maintaining high professional standards at all times.
• To maintain appropriate routines, limits and boundaries for the children at all times and encourage young people to understand the importance of action and consequence and the importance of appropriate positive relationships.
• To support the educational development and achievements of the young people and remain informed about educational matters and contribute to the development of educational opportunities inherent in the home.
• To act, as key worker to a particular child in order to provide support and ensure the implementation of their individual care plan. To attend childcare reviews and contribute to the assessment and care planning process and ensure high standards of safe working practices are always adhered to.
• To contribute to the development of daily programmes and individual/group plans and actively participate in social, recreational and educational activities with the young people. To participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop their self-care skills.
• To liaise and collaborate positively with parents and partner agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and always promoted. To maintain, where appropriate, all necessary records in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• To remain well informed about latest practice, research policy and legislative developments in relation to childcare. Promote the organisations’ ethos of providing an appropriate environment and undertake other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager from time to time
• To keep up to date with the latest (developments/research/practice) in respect of the post holder’s area of work to improve post holders’ own performance of the role on a year-on-year basis, including participation in any performance appraisal system

Person Specification for the role

Qualifications / Education

Essential

• Be willing and able to study for a relevant qualification if not currently held
• Additional qualifications related to the care sector

Desirable

• NVQ/QCF/ CYP level 3/4 health and social care children and young people / working with children and young people

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of multi-agency working
• An Understanding of equal opportunities
• Children’s Act 1989 (2004,)
• Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding

Desirable

• A sound knowledge of human growth and development and the effects of trauma, abuse and deprivation.
• Knowledge of a wide range of health, education, social work and voluntary services for children and young people and the ability to use them.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• OFSTED inspection framework (SCCIF)
• Leaving Care Act 2000

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with children or young people in a residential setting.
• Previous experience of working as part of a team to achieve great outcomes.
• Experience of managing challenging behaviours and complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience of managing young people in crisis

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people with mental health and anxiety disorders
• Experience of monitoring, recording and reporting writing
• Experience of working with CSE
• Experience of working with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, ADD, ODD

Skills & abilities

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively with children and young people, families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Effective and efficient recording skills.
• To be able to work to own initiative
• Ability to take direction and self-motivate
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal skills
• Effective and efficient teamwork
• To conduct themselves in a professional manor in statutory reviews and professional meetings
• To lead by example and follow policy and procedure
• To engage and motivate young people

Desirable

• Skills in assessment, planning, recording and decision making.

Personal qualities

Essential

• An ability to interpret and respond appropriately to a range of emotions and behaviours.
• An ability to adapt and respond positively to changing patterns and work situations.
• High level of emotional awareness in both self and others.
• Able to use initiative and act in a confident, self-directed and resourceful way to identify and resolve difficulties.
• Views the needs of the young people as paramount.
• Able to contribute to safe caring by promoting a culture of openness.

Desirable

• Confronts difficult issues or setbacks in a straightforward manner and honestly.
• Recognises the importance of team working and participates effectively and constructively in its functioning.
• Seeks appropriate assistance when limits of own capabilities are reached.
• Committed to the principle of personal development.

Other

Essential

• I.T. and report writing Skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to working pattern to meet needs of the service.
• A passion for wanting young people to reach their full potential.
• Hold a full, current, driving licence (the post holder is required to be a driver for this position).

Desirable

• Hobbies and interests that can be incorporated in working with young people

Additional information

Heart and Home Living are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share that commitment and therefore an Enhanced DBS and evidence of full Work History since leaving full time education is required, along with three confirmed references that cover the last 5 years’ work history.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus

Experience:

• residential care (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• level 3 NVQ working with children and young people (preferred)

Residential Therapeutic Senior Support Worker – Team Leader

Join our growing organisation dedicated to providing exceptional residential care for children and young people with complex needs. We create a warm, safe, and nurturing home environment where strong relationships flourish, and every child has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and promoting high standards of care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). You will lead and support a team of dedicated staff, ensuring compliance with regulations while making a real difference in children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of support staff.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children in our care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.
• Support the emotional and behavioural development of children.
• Collaborate with external agencies to deliver outstanding care.
• Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Recent experience as a Senior Support Worker / Team Leader in a Children’s Residential setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong knowledge of EBD-related issues and relevant legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make informed decisions.
• A genuine passion for supporting and guiding children.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £33,280 per annum, plus additional sleep-in payments (£55 per sleep, up to 8 sleeps per month).
• Discretionary performance bonus of up to £1,200 per year.
• £2.00 per hour additional pay for overtime hours.
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma (upon successful probation completion).
• Health & Wellbeing Programme to support your personal and professional growth.
• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• £25 gym contribution per month.
• Regular supervisions and clinical consultations.
• Modern, high-standard residential homes.

Additional Perks:

• Casual dress code.
• Company events and team-building activities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted or free food.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Retail and store discounts.

Work Schedule & Location:

• Full-time role based in Northamptonshire (or as directed by the organisation).
• Day shift schedule, including holiday work.

Application Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an Ofsted-registered children’s residential setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Young People and Childcare (required).
• A-Level or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• UK Work Authorisation (required).

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in children’s lives and want to grow within a supportive and dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to shaping brighter futures!