Senior Residential Support Worker (CYP) - Crewkerne

TN United Kingdom; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join a new service in Crewkerne. This role involves supervising a team to provide exceptional care to children with mental health challenges. You will be a role model, fostering trust and respect while ensuring compliance with care standards. The position offers a competitive salary with additional bonuses for sleep-in duties. Join a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives and making a difference in the community. If you have a passion for supporting young people and meet the qualifications, this rewarding opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in residential care for children and young people.
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Support Workers and ensure compliance with care standards.
• Create activities to engage and develop young people.
• Coach and support staff in their roles.

Skills

Residential care experience

Coaching and support skills

Financial management advice

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

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Senior Residential Support Worker (CYP) - Crewkerne, Crewkerne

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Client:

Elite Care Recruitment Limited

Location:

Crewkerne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Home

Crewkerne, Somerset

£29,000 + £41.60 per sleep-in and generous attendance bonus

I am looking for a Senior Support Worker to work in a brand new 3 bedded service providing a home to children and young people with mental health issues and emotional and behavioural disorders. The home is part of a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

In this role you will:

• Supervise Support Workers to ensure that disadvantaged young people are cared for in line with legislative, contractual and inspection framework requirements
• Be a positive role model to young people – building and creating mutual trust and respect
• Produce, maintain and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available
• Create and produce activities to occupy and develop young people
• Coach, support and develop Support Workers
• Provide basic advice and skills to young people on managing their finances and other everyday life skills

For this rewarding role you must have:

• At least 12 months residential care experience with children and young people
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• The ability work on a rota basis (2 days on/4 days off) and undertake sleep-in duties
• A full UK driving licence

For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.