Senior Residential Support Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to provide care to vulnerable young people in Reading. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary of £14.50–£15.50 per hour plus sleep-ins. Ideal candidates will have previous experience and be committed to flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team-focused environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or equivalent.
• Driver essential.
• Willingness to complete Level 4 in Residential Childcare.
• Strong empathy, communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of residential support staff on shift.
• Provide high-quality care and guidance to children and young people.
• Implement individual care plans and ensure staff follow them effectively.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff to improve skills and performance.
• Support therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programmes.
• Encourage young people's independence, social, and life skills.
• Maintain records and ensure accurate reporting by the team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Level 4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience working as a Senior Residential Support Worker in children's residential care or social care? Take the next step in your career and make a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable young people in a nurturing, therapeutic environment. This is a full-time permanent role based in Reading, with a salary of £14.50-£15.50 per hour (DOE) plus sleep-ins at £60 per night.

Please do not apply if you need sponsorship. To apply for this role you must have residence and right to work within the UK.

Charles Hunter Associates are a specialist recruitment consultancy, established for 13 years. I work within the South of England and work closely with you to help find the most suitable role.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.50-£15.50 (DOE) plus sleep-ins at £60 per night
• Full-time permanent role
• Supportive, team-focused working environment
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Make a positive difference in the lives of young people with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of residential support staff on shift
• Provide high-quality care and guidance to children and young people
• Implement individual care plans and ensure staff follow them effectively
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff to improve skills and performance
• Support therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programmes
• Encourage young people\'s independence, social, and life skills
• Maintain records and ensure accurate reporting by the team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or equivalent
• Driver essential
• Willingness to complete Level 4 in Residential Childcare
• Strong empathy, communication, patience, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends

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