Senior Residential Support Worker

Sgscare; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment into Company pension

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

SGS Care is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader in Sunderland. The role focuses on guiding a team to support children aged 7–17 with emotional/behavioural difficulties. Expect condensed two-day shifts followed by four days off with monthly extras.

You will lead on shift, mentor colleagues, and work with education and therapy teams to keep children at the heart of all you do.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead practitioner on shift, mentoring and coaching new team members.
• Manage challenges with experience to support children's well-being.
• Collaborate with education and therapy consultants and broader staff.

Skills

SRSW leadership

Mentoring

Shift management

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader

Provision: Children's Home, 7 to 17, EBD 3 Bed

Location: Sunderland

Reporting to: Deputy / Registered Manager

Working hours: Shifts on a rolling rota, working 12hours, doing a 2 on 4 off pattern, with 2 to 3 sleeps per week.

Salary: Base £27,144 OR £36,192 + Approx 6 to 8 Sleeps per Month paid at £52 per sleep. Total take-home upto £41,184pa

Desired Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR equivalent Or Enrolled on

The role of Assistant Manager is ideally suited to an:

1. A SRSW looking for a new challenge with a company they can progress with
2. Experienced Residential Support worker who is looking for the next step in their career

Job Overview:

• Senior Residential Support Workers (Also known as Team Leaders) go above and beyond to help children who have experienced a difficult past to forge positive pathways towards a brighter future.
• Shift Pattern: You will work condensed shifts of two days on, and 4 days off with one additional day per month, on average.
• Holiday: 210hours
• Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years' service
• Training Academy: An in-depth induction, welcome program, and fully supported development opportunities.
• Pension: Auto-enrolment into the Company pension
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits
• Discounted gym memberships

Main Responsibilities:

The company is commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children they look after is paramount. Seeking the highest calibre SRSWs who truly have a passion for helping children, as well as the skills and personal qualities to lead others.

Reporting to the Assistant/Deputy Manager, you will be the lead practitioner on shift. You will mentor, support and coach new team members and draw upon you're extensive experience to manage any challenges that may arise. No two days are the same. If you enjoy problem-solving and have confidence in your ability to make a difference to a child's life

You will work collaboratively with the education and therapy consultants, as well as colleagues from the wider sector, keeping the children at the heart of all you do. You will have the support of a dedicated, compassionate, like-minded team, who are all committed to the achievement and well-being of both the children and everyone in the community.

What we are looking for:

You have achieved Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Residential Childcare / Children and Young People's Workforce. Ideally, you will have experience in the Residential Children's Services sector or have worked in a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.

This role offers a great work‑ life balance with the condensed working rota and sleep-ins, shifts start. Above all, like-minded, passionate people who truly want to make a difference are who we want in our teams

SGS Care is a Consultancy partner of the provider, working alongside them to find top talent.