Senior Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Wisbech to provide exceptional care to children and young people with complex needs. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a residential children's home and a passion for making a difference.

Benefits

Free meals

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

NEST pension

Life assurance

28 days' annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a residential children's home.
• Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care within a safe and loving home environment.
• Lead a team alongside a Service Manager and Deputy Manager.
• Manage daily shifts and mentor staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Proactivity

Job description

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About

I am contacting you as you recently applied for a role with us working with children in a school environment. I would love to speak to you about your application further please could you book in a call via the following link so we can discuss this further with you:

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About

I am contacting you as you recently applied for a role with us working with children in a school environment. I would love to speak to you about your application further please could you book in a call via the following link so we can discuss this further with you:

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I hope to hear from you soon.

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Location: Wisbech

Salary: £29,200 - £30,400 per annum + £3,000 - £8,000 sleep-in allowance

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week (shifts + sleep-ins)

Contract: Permanent Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up, or a Senior Support Worker looking for a rewarding new challenge? Join our client's dedicated team in Wisbech, providing exceptional care to children and young people with complex needs, emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours. If you're passionate about making a difference and share our values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Caring, this is your chance to grow your career with a leading care provider! What You'll Do:

• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care within a safe and loving home environment.
• Lead a team alongside a Service Manager and Deputy Manager to achieve the best outcomes for each child.
• Manage daily shifts, mentor staff, and contribute to strategic planning for the home.
• Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships that foster recovery, growth, and lasting change.
• Ensure access to appropriate services to support the children's needs.
  
  

Requirements:

• Essential: At least 1 year's experience in a residential children's home.
• Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong team leader with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins.
• Full UK driving licence (required).
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Enhanced rates reflecting your qualifications and experience.
• Career Growth: Full induction, fully funded training, and qualifications up to Level 5.
• Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, NEST pension, life assurance, 28 days' annual leave, and a comprehensive employee benefits programme.
• Support: Enhanced DBS check (paid by us) and a collaborative, caring team environment.
  
  

INDHSS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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