Senior Children's Support Worker

Leader Education; St Albans; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a therapeutic children's home in St Albans. This role involves providing high-quality care to children with complex needs and leading a team to ensure a nurturing environment. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Free meals during shifts

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in children's residential care.
• Knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, therapeutic care to children with complex needs.
• Support day-to-day management of the home.
• Lead and support colleagues in delivering tailored care.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

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Salary: £15.40 - £16.00 per hour + £62.64 per sleep-in (approx. 4-8 sleep-ins per month, adding £3,000-£6,000 per annum)

Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours per week

About the Opportunity

Leader Recruitment Group, a leading specialist in recruitment for children's residential care, is proud to represent our client in their search for a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's home in St Albans. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior or experienced Children's Support Worker to take on a rewarding challenge with a growing organisation that values excellence, passion, integrity, and caring. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviour, helping them lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

• Work as part of a caring team to provide a safe and nurturing environment, promoting the positive development of young people.
• Support the day-to-day management of the home in a professional and competent manner, assisting the Service Manager in delivering the highest quality care.
• Lead and support colleagues to deliver therapeutic care tailored to each child's needs, fostering recovery, growth, and lasting change.
• Act as a positive role model for children and colleagues, building trusting relationships to meet everyday living needs.
• Record events, observations, and progress reports, contributing to the preparation and implementation of care plans.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and organisational policies to promote the welfare of young people.
• Work flexibly, covering long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-in duties (approx. 4-8 per month).
  
  

Position: Senior Support Worker

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: £15.40 - £16.00 per hour + £62.64 per sleep-in (approx. 4-8 sleep-ins per month, adding £3,000-£6,000 per annum)

Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours per week

Level 3 CYPW or Residential Childcare and Full UK Driving Licence Required About the Opportunity

Leader Recruitment Group, a leading specialist in recruitment for children's residential care, is proud to represent our client in their search for a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's home in St Albans. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior or experienced Children's Support Worker to take on a rewarding challenge with a growing organisation that values excellence, passion, integrity, and caring. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviour, helping them lead happy, healthy, and successful lives. Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a caring team to provide a safe and nurturing environment, promoting the positive development of young people.
• Support the day-to-day management of the home in a professional and competent manner, assisting the Service Manager in delivering the highest quality care.
• Lead and support colleagues to deliver therapeutic care tailored to each child's needs, fostering recovery, growth, and lasting change.
• Act as a positive role model for children and colleagues, building trusting relationships to meet everyday living needs.
• Record events, observations, and progress reports, contributing to the preparation and implementation of care plans.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and organisational policies to promote the welfare of young people.
• Work flexibly, covering long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-in duties (approx. 4-8 per month).
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Essential: Minimum of 12 months' experience in children's residential care or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
• Essential: Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People (CYPW) or Residential Childcare.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication skills and a naturally caring, flexible, and resilient approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, young people, and external professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Flexibility to work long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-in duties as required.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £15.40 - £16.00 per hour, plus £3,000-£6,000 per annum for sleep-ins.
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Full induction and introductory programme.
• Fully funded training and externally accredited qualifications to support career development.
• Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Free meals during shifts.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

About the Role

This role is based at a therapeutic children's home in St Albans, dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviour. As a Senior Support Worker, you will work closely with the Service Manager and Registered Manager to deliver child-centred, therapeutic care, ensuring every day is extraordinary for the children in your care. The role offers the chance to grow your career while making a lasting impact on young lives. INDHSS

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

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