In brief
This senior support worker role provides care and guidance to children aged 8 to 17 within a residential home environment. The work involves leading a support team, managing therapeutic care plans, and ensuring the safety and welfare of young people through consistent positive role modelling and intervention.
Non-negotiable
Level 3 Children’s Residential Care Qualification required
Worth knowing
Availability required for shifts between 7.30am and 10.30pm, Monday to Sunday.
What you need
Required
Level 3 Children’s Residential Care Qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Interpersonal skills
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Problem solving
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Resilience
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Teamwork
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Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Coordinate care and welfare
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee support staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage professional meetings
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop care documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Conduct risk assessments
Clearly stated in the job description.
Provide therapeutic support
Clearly stated in the job description.
Build family rapport
Clearly stated in the job description.
Facilitate keywork sessions
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Do you have a big heart and a passion for helping children reach their full potential? Are you patient, understanding, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to our team! Our children’s home is a place where safety, care, and growth come first. We’re dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that helps children overcome challenges and thrive. Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new. The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient, and able to rebuild trust and relationships when challenges arise. We’re seeking team members who are committed, consistent, and dedicated to providing support and encouragement to help our young people move forward. Level 3 Children’s Residential Care Qualification Essential Senior Support Worker Benefits Highly competitive salary. Full induction and introductory programme Fully funded training and qualifications. Enhanced pay scales that recognise both qualifications and experience. Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay Free meals. Senior Support Worker Role To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement. Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority. Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols. Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans. To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate. Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour) Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach. Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans. Administer and document medication. Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people. Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 8 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact. Positive behaviour support and physical intervention. Conduct Keywork sessions. Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals. To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people. The successful candidate; Must hold a Level 3 Children’s Residential Care Qualification. Needs to be passionate about making a difference in young lives. Will understand trauma and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviour. Have good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance to our children and families (once trained) Use their own initiative to resolve problems. Be a positive role model for the young people. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work Ability to work as part of a team with the young people. Will be available to work Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.30am - 10.30pm
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