Senior Residential Support Worker - Learning Disabilities (LD)

Oneway Recruit LTD.; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneway Recruit LTD. is recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children's LD home in Burton upon Trent. You will lead shifts, support vulnerable children, mentor staff, and implement care plans with safeguarding measures.

The role offers a £30,000 annual base salary, plus £60 per sleep-in, overtime at time-and-a-half, and pay rises after probation and each year of service. Full-time, rota-based with sleep-ins; driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care is required.
• Experience with learning disabilities is required.
• Senior or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and safeguarding to children; lead shifts, mentor colleagues, complete risk assessments and care plans.

Skills

Experienced in Children’s Residential 

Experience with learning disabilities

Senior or supervisory experience

Education

Level 3/4 Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker - Learning Disabilities (LD)

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Our client is hiring an experienced and qualified Senior Residential Support Worker for its children's Learning Disabilities (LD) home in Burton upon Trent. Support vulnerable children and young people, help lead shifts, mentor colleagues, implement care plans and safeguarding measures, and work collaboratively with other professionals.

£30,000 annual basic (£15.63 per hour as quoted), plus £60 per sleep-in, overtime at time-and-a-half. Salary increases by £500 after passing probation and another £500 per year of service. Annual leave rises by 8 hours per year of service (capped at 10 years). Safer recruitment and enhanced DBS checks apply. Further rota and contractual details to be confirmed.

Requirements

• Experienced in Children's Residential Care
• Experience with learning disabilities
• Relevant Residential Childcare qualification
• Full manual driving licence
• UK right to work without sponsorship now or in the future
• Senior or supervisory experience

Duties

• Provide direct care and safeguarding to children; lead shifts, mentor colleagues, complete risk assessments and care plans.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3/4 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent; final equivalence to be verified.

Working pattern

Full-time, sleep-in responsibilities; rota and precise contractual hours to be verified.