Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

Leader Education is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to provide exceptional care and support in Wisbech. This permanent, full-time role involves leading a team, mentoring support workers, and fostering the growth and development of children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Competitive salary with numerous benefits, including comprehensive training and progression opportunities, make this an exciting role in the social care sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully funded training

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension Scheme

Generous 28 days annual leave

Free meals during shifts

Amazing discounts for retailers

Wellbeing support through 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 21 years old.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including sleep-ins.

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, colleagues, and external professionals.

Skills

Caring

Flexibility

Resilience

Relationship Building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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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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