Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of special education and care as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker. This rewarding role involves supporting young people through their daily lives and helping them achieve positive outcomes. You will work in a modern, well-equipped environment and receive comprehensive training through our Care Academy. With opportunities for career progression and a range of flexible benefits, this position is perfect for empathetic individuals looking to make a difference. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Flexible benefits including holiday and pension options

Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs

Medical cover for opticians and dentists

Meals provided during shifts

Referral bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Empathetic and honest with a can-do attitude.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with social and emotional needs.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the home.
• Build relationships with young people demonstrating compassion.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Salary: £35,270 - £39,542 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep-ins per month

Job Overview

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day-to-day life, supporting them through their highs and lows. Our shift leaders help young people regain their childhood and create pathways to become well-rounded adults. The role is rewarding but challenging, with small victories along the way.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the home.
• Support and supervise staff, deputize for Team Leaders when needed.
• Build relationships with young people, demonstrating compassion, resilience, and leadership.

Benefits

• Salary: £30,030 - £34,302
• Sleep-in payments: up to 4 per month at £80 each, plus £1,400 Attendance Allowance (subject to good attendance)
• Full 4-week induction at our Care Academy
• 7 weeks’ holiday
• Career progression opportunities, including our ‘Aspire’ management program
• Flexible benefits including holiday, pension, and life insurance options
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programs
• Medical cover for opticians, dentists, etc.
• Meals provided during shifts
• Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire

Requirements

• Can-do attitude, team player, empathetic and honest.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.
• If without a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we will support your studies.
• Participation in our 4-week ‘Care Academy’ training program.

Join Us

Become part of the UK’s leading provider in special education and care, where we value diversity and support your career growth. For more details, please see the full job description and our policies.