Senior Support Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is recruiting two Senior Residential Youth Workers to support vulnerable young people in a residential care home. The role focuses on guidance, interaction, and meeting varying needs of children aged 11 to 18. Successful candidates will need experience in the field and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. A commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment is essential, along with flexibility for shift work.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a similar setting.
• Experience working with young people aged 11 to 18.
• Must complete an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance, interaction, and support to young people.
• Supporting children with tasks such as meal preparation, social activities, and education.
• Creating a safe environment addressing their intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional needs.

Skills

Confidence

Understanding

Patience

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

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, with diverse disorders, behaviors, and needs. We require individuals who have the confidence, understanding, patience, and skills to work effectively with young people and positively influence their lives.

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

As part of a team, you will support children and young people throughout the day with tasks such as meal preparation, social activities, family contacts, education, and shopping.

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

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

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

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

We welcome any questions. Please contact our permanent recruitment team at (phone number removed) for further information.