Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two dedicated Senior Residential Youth Workers to join their experienced team. This permanent position offers the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young people aged 11 to 18 in a residential care setting. The ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in similar roles. This rewarding role involves supporting children with daily tasks and creating a nurturing environment that fosters their development. With opportunities for career growth and professional training, this is an excellent chance to contribute meaningfully to the community.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a similar setting.
• Must have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to children aged 11 to 18.
• Create a safe environment addressing their needs.

Skills

Experience in residential care

Patience and understanding

Ability to work with young people

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.

Requirements:

• Ideally, candidates should have at least 6 months experience in a similar setting.
• Must have 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 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.

In this role, you will support 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, eager to work within a specialist environment.

Additional requirements include completing an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process and participating in a paid five-day training programme.

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

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

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