Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Corwen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Corwen to support young individuals with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Ideal candidates will contribute to the development of young people through supportive actions, demonstrate strong leadership, and maintain a safe living environment while working with a team.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training package

Opportunities for career development

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker in a residential setting is essential.
• Must be over the age of 21 and have a full driver's license.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to engage in activities and take responsibility for their lives.
• Support and mentor staff in their roles.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team Leadership

Behavior Management

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

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24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a Children's Residential Support Worker looking for a step up to senior?

Or are you already a senior looking for a new opportunity to join an organisation that focuses on quality care and the very best outcomes for the young people they support?

I have an opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker, or Senior Support Worker, to join a small children's residential service in Corwen supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 16 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full drivers licence and a car**

• Salary: £28,724.80 to £31,724.80 (sleep allowance included)
• Hours: Full time (2 on 4 off shift pattern, on a rolling rota)

As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker you will be responsible for:

• To encourage the young people to do activities and take responsibility for their own lives, depending on their age.
• Support the manager and deputy by training and mentoring staff
• Leading a shift and a staff team in a friendly and professional manner
• Keep the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Be able to deal with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protect children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Provide support for the children and young people in the home and promote their independence and well-being.
• Maintain a safe environment for the young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the individual's care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be involved in the young people's lives, such as Psychologists.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children's Support Worker in a residential setting is essential
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is essential
• You must be a driver as you will be required to transport the young people from time to time
• You must be over the age of 21
• 28 days annual leave, company pension scheme, plus a great benefits package
• Comprehensive Training Package, including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of young people to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for?

If this position sounds of interest, please click "Apply" we look forward to hearing from you!