Senior Residential Support Worker (CYP) - Taunton

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Support Worker for a new children's home, dedicated to transforming the lives of young individuals facing mental health challenges. This rewarding position involves supervising a team, providing guidance, and creating engaging activities to foster personal development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in residential care and a relevant qualification. Join a passionate team and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while enjoying competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise Support Workers to ensure care aligns with requirements.
• Create activities to develop young people and coach Support Workers.

Skills

Residential care experience

Coaching and support

Financial management advice

Role modeling

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

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Client:

Elite Care Recruitment Limited

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Yes

Job Reference:

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116

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Home

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

I am looking for a Senior Support Worker to work in a 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 to 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.