Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Senior Residential Youth Workers to join a passionate team in a children’s residential care home. This permanent role offers a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young people aged 11 to 18, providing guidance and support in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This position offers career development opportunities and requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends. If you are a positive role model looking to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a similar setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily tasks and activities.
• Create a safe environment for emotional and social needs.

Skills

Experience in Residential Care

Communication Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Senior Residential Youth Worker

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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ideally, have at least 6 months experience in a similar setting.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a qualification of similar or higher standing.

Role Overview:

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

This position involves providing guidance, interaction, and support to children and young adults in 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of an enhanced DBS check as part of the safer recruitment process.
• Participation in a paid five-day training programme.

This is a permanent role with future career development opportunities.

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

For further information or questions, please contact our permanent recruitment team at (phone number removed).