Senior Residential Support Worker- Children & Young People

Brook Street; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Ferryhill is looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to provide extensive care for children and young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role includes supporting daily operations, collaborating with families, and ensuring safety and welfare. Candidates must be at least 23 years old and hold a valid driving license. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent training & development

Clear progression opportunities

Enhanced annual leave

Funding for health and social care qualification

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Driving Licence – Essential, manual, OR automatic.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and staff deployment.
• Meet the needs of young people in line with care plans.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies.
• Ensure all practice meets standards.
• Lead on staff inductions and supervisions.

Skills

Understanding of young people's developmental needs

Knowledge of social care services

Ability to handle emotional situations

Strong communication skills

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Children and Young People

5 Bed Residential Home - Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities

Darlington, DL3

Full-Time

40 hours per week

£29,392 - £32,792

12-hour shifts: Days & Waking Nights – 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am

You must be at least 23 years of age.

Driving Licence – Essential, manual, OR automatic

This 5 bed home provides extensive care and nurturing for children and young people aged 8-18 years old with a wide range of difficulties: Emotional behavioural disorder, mental health and learning disabilities.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of young people's developmental needs and safeguarding/child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of social care services and experience working sensitively within a team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, handle emotional situations and remain flexible.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate yourself and others.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager/Deputy with day-to-day operations and staff deployment.
• Meet the needs of young people in line with individual care plans, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers and external agencies.
• Ensure all practice meets legislative and safeguarding standards.
• Lead on staff inductions, supervisions and appraisals.
• Support in implementing, reviewing and updating care plans.
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed effectively and systems are maintained.

Why Join?

• A rewarding, meaningful career making a real difference.
• Supportive, nurturing working environment.
• Competitive pay and excellent training & development.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice & enhanced maternity package.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Fully funded Level 3/4 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Funding available toward a therapeutic childcare degree