Senior Support Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is seeking two Senior Residential Youth Workers for a children's residential care home. The role involves supporting young people aged 11-18, ensuring their emotional and social needs are met in a safe environment. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and relevant experience, with opportunities for career development available.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a similar setting.
• Qualified to support young people with diverse needs.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and interaction to children and young adults.
• Support daily tasks such as meal preparation and education.
• Create a safe environment for young people.

Skills

Confidence

Understanding

Patience

Flexible

Reliable

Interactive

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

We are recruiting 2 highly ambitious and qualified Senior Residential Youth Workers to join our client's successful and experienced staff team in a children’s residential care home.

Candidates should ideally have at least 6 months of experience in a similar setting and possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a qualification of similar or higher standing.

You will work with young people aged 11 to 18 who are in the care system for various reasons and have a range of disorders, behaviors, and needs. We seek individuals with the confidence, understanding, patience, and skills to work effectively with young people and positively impact their lives.

This role involves providing guidance, interaction, and support to children and young adults within residential care, aiming to create a safe environment that addresses their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities include supporting children and young people throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, social activities, family contacts, education, and shopping.

We are looking for positive role models who are flexible, reliable, and interactive, and who want to work within a specialist environment.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and a paid five-day training program.

This is a permanent position with opportunities for future career development.

The role is based on a 38-hour week and includes sleep-in duties and occasional weekend shifts.

For further information, please contact our permanent recruitment team at (phone number removed). We are happy to answer any questions you may have.