Children's Senior Support Worker

Leader Education; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Children's Senior Support Worker in Shrewsbury. This full-time role involves delivering exceptional care to children with complex needs, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Enjoy competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Free meals

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

NEST pension

Life assurance

28 days' annual leave

Comprehensive employee benefits programme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a residential children's home.
• Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Proactive and enthusiastic team leader.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care within a safe environment.
• Lead a team to achieve the best outcomes for each child.
• Manage daily shifts and mentor staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

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Location

Shrewsbury

Salary

£27,580 - £28,797 per annum + £3,000 - £6,000 sleep-in allowance

Hours

Full-time, 39 hours per week (shifts + sleep-ins)

Contract

Permanent

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up, or a Senior Support Worker looking for a rewarding new challenge? Join our client's dedicated team in Shrewsbury, providing exceptional care to children and young people with complex needs, emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours. If you're passionate about making a difference and share our values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Caring, this is your chance to grow your career with a leading care provider!

What You'll Do:

• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care within a safe and loving home environment.
• Lead a team alongside a Service Manager and Deputy Manager to achieve the best outcomes for each child.
• Manage daily shifts, mentor staff, and contribute to strategic planning for the home.
• Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships that foster recovery, growth, and lasting change.
• Ensure access to appropriate services to support the children's needs.

Requirements:

• Essential: At least 1 year's experience in a residential children's home.
• Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong team leader with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence (required).

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Enhanced rates reflecting your qualifications and experience.
• Career Growth: Full induction, fully funded training, and qualifications up to Level 5.
• Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, NEST pension, life assurance, 28 days' annual leave, and a comprehensive employee benefits programme.
• Support: Enhanced DBS check (paid by us) and a collaborative, caring team environment.

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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