Senior Support Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is looking for two passionate Senior Residential Youth Workers to join their team in a children's residential care home in Manchester. The role focuses on providing guidance and support to young people aged 11 to 18 with diverse needs. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and have experience in a similar setting. This is a permanent position with opportunities for career growth, involving a 38-hour workweek, including sleep-in duties and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a similar setting.
• Confidence and understanding to work with young people.
• Ability to handle diverse needs and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily tasks.
• Provide guidance and interaction to create a safe environment.
• Assist in meal preparation, social activities, and education.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

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.

Candidates should ideally have at least 6 months experience in a similar setting and hold 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 diverse needs, including disorders and behavioral challenges. We require individuals with confidence, understanding, patience, and the skills to make a positive impact on 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 meets 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 seek positive role models who are flexible, reliable, and interactive, and who are eager 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 programme.

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.

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