Senior Residential Family Worker

Majestic Family Services undertakes intensive parenting support programmes and evidence based parenting assessments for courts and Local Authorities.

We are seeking an individual with previous leadership experience to join our team as one of our Senior Residential Family Workers. The role involves ensuring that shifts run smoothly, and that appropriate safety, support, care and guidance is offered to families throughout the day. In addition to offering support in relation to parenting, your role will also involve participating in the wider assessment of each parents’ skills and parenting capacity.
This is a full time position, working within a rota system and which includes shift work and sleep-ins.
This is a fantastic development opportunity for individuals looking for a career in social care, and helping support families to achieve positive change. A high level of training is provided in house.

Person Specification:
Essential

• Previous experience in working at senior level within a residential care setting, children’s health care or with children and families
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Resilient and motivated person
• Good leadership skills

Desirable

• GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade/ Grade 4 or above
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner, Diploma Level 3/4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent
• Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained
• Ability to drive and hold a full driving licence
• Knowledge of Child and Adult Protection and Safeguarding

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Majestic Family Services Policies and Procedures.
• Take part in the on-call system.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge on The Residential Family Centres National Minimum Standards 2013 and The Residential Family Centre Regulations 2012.
• To lead shifts, working alongside other team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Education, and Health) to help families reach targets and expectations as outlined in their care plans and other plans for permanence.
• Keep up to date and accurate monitoring and records of the family’s progress plus any incidents.
• Attend regular supervision and staff meetings, actively pursue relevant qualifications and undertake training as required.
• Provide a good standard of supervision to other team members
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families in line with appropriate legislation and company policies.
• Contribute to and maintain a high level of recording and report writing, and contribute in meetings as required to assist in planning to meet the needs of children and their families.
• Those employed as drivers are required to drive the company car as necessary for the successful functioning of the house.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appropriate appearance at all times whilst on shift.
• Undertake any other duties or responsibilities as required by the manager to assist the functioning of the care home or care towards children at that time. This includes domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Such other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and their families. Majestic Family Services is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure (which is paid for by us), an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK. All applicants are required to complete an application form at our website www.majesticfs.co.uk or contact Hayley Long on 01843 307137 if you would like any further information. CV’s will not be considered without an application form.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Full time hours: 37.5 per week

Pay: Stating rate of £13.60 p/h

Benefits include:

Company pension

Referral bonus programme

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Free flu vaccinations

Application deadline: 21st April 2025

Location: East Kent.

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