Senior Residential Support Worker

Aspris; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris in Wisbech is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure a safe, nurturing home for children and young people aged 8–18. You will mentor colleagues, support learning, daily routines and community activities, and help young people build confidence and independence. A full UK driving licence is required.

The role offers CPD and development opportunities as part of a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in residential care preferred.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with empathy.
• Recent safeguarding/child welfare training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts as a Senior Residential Support Worker to ensure a safe, nurturing home environment.
• Support and mentor colleagues to uphold high standards of care.
• Help young people build confidence, independence and life skills through activities and routines.
• Ensure accurate documentation and effective communication with the team and external partners.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are a small and nurturing home in Wisbech that cares for four young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with emotional and behavioural needs. Our young people are supported at the home and in the community and are encouraged to undertake various activities and hobbies to increase their confidence and sense of belonging. We have a lovely home that supports independence and self-care skills so the young people can be independent in the future. We are currently rated as Good with Ofsted but hope to improve on this further. Everyone that visits talks about how homely and child focused the home is.

Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence is required.

At Aspris, we want every young person to feel understood, supported, and ready to take on the world. That’s why our homes are shaped around the needs of each child - this ensures that all of our young people get the support that’s shaped around their strengths, challenges, and goals.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing home where children and young people can thrive. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will lead shifts, support and mentor colleagues, and help ensure the highest standards of care are delivered at all times.

You will support our young people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes, whether that's learning essential life skills, engaging in hobbies and activities, maintaining education attendance, or enjoying new experiences within their local community. No two days are the same, from supporting with daily routines and fun activities, to managing challenging situations and celebrating achievements.

At Aspris, learning never stops - and that’s something we truly value. As a growing organisation, we rely on accurate, detailed data, which can include sensitive information such as incident reports and disclosures from young people. High attention to detail is essential to the role.

To support you, we offer continuous CPD and development opportunities, helping you grow and become the best version of yourself.

What does this mean?

• Automatic enrollment onto NVQ/SVQ qualifications within 6-months of starting a Residential Support role
• The opportunity to be qualified to degree level
• A clear pathway for you to progress in your role

We believe every child and young person has potential.

We work in partnership with parents and guardians to unlock this potential through specialist care, support and education. Tailoring our care and education provisions to meet the diverse needs of children and young people ensuring that they always receive the right support, at the right time, and in the right setting. Even when the journey seems hard, we use courage, resilience, kindness and dedication.

Our team of experts work together to deliver safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive. When a young person’s confidence grows, they become limitless. This is the heartbeat of our work - every day, every hour and every minute.

That is the Aspris difference.

At Aspris we're committed to ensuring that our colleagues are compensated with benefits that are meaningful and worthwhile - more information can be found here regarding what benefits we have to offer.