Senior Residential Support Worker- Children & Young People

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to provide extensive care for children and young people with emotional and behavioral disorders. The role offers competitive pay alongside excellent training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Ideal candidates should be at least 23 years old and hold a driving license. Full-Time position involves 12-hour shifts, both day and night.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Enhanced annual leave

Funding for Level 3/4 Health & 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 individual care plans.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, and agencies.
• Ensure all practice meets legislative and safeguarding standards.
• Lead staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals.

Skills

Understanding of young people's developmental needs

Knowledge of safeguarding/child protection procedures

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle emotional situations

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 homes 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.

Senior Residential Support Worker - 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