Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

The Leader Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care and education services seeks a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Wisbech to deliver exceptional care to young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties. This role includes responsibilities such as leading a team, providing support, and helping foster growth in young individuals. The position offers a competitive salary, training, and remarkable career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in the care sector, ideally in a children's residential setting.
• Full UK Driving Licence and over the age of 21.
• Experience in a senior or supervisory role within a children's home.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to young people.
• Lead and mentor a team of support workers.
• Build trusting relationships with children and external professionals.

Skills

Caring

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

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Base pay range

Location: Wisbech

Salary: £29,200 - £30,400 per annum + £3,000 - £8,000 per annum for sleep-ins

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week)

Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required

About The Opportunity

Leader Recruitment Group is thrilled to partner with an established provider of innovative care and education services to recruit a Senior Support Worker for a children's residential home in Wisbech. Join a supportive team dedicated to making every day extraordinary for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity to lead, mentor, and deliver exceptional care while advancing your career in social care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to young people, fostering their recovery, growth, and development.
• Lead and mentor a team of support workers, acting as a positive role model to ensure outstanding care standards.
• Meet the daily living needs of young people, creating a safe and nurturing home environment.
• Build trusting relationships with children, colleagues, and external professionals to make a lasting impact.
• Support the Registered Manager in delivering therapeutic care tailored to each child's needs.
• Contribute to a culture of growth and positivity, ensuring young people have opportunities to thrive.
  
  

About You

• Essential:
• Minimum of 12 months' experience in the care sector, ideally in a children's residential setting.
• Naturally caring, flexible, and resilient with a passion for supporting young people.
• Full UK Driving Licence and over the age of 21.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience in a senior or supervisory role within a children's home.
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £29,200 - £30,400 + £3,000 - £8,000 for sleep-ins.
• Real Living Wage as a minimum, with enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
• Fully funded training and qualifications to support career progression.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Pension Scheme and generous 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Free meals during shifts and a free enhanced DBS check.
• Amazing discounts for high street retailers, holidays, and more.
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program.
• Regular team meetings, supervisions, and appraisals to ensure your voice is heard.
• Real progression opportunities, with many senior leaders starting as support workers.
  
  

INDHSS

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

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