Senior Support Worker

JM Workforce Services; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Children's Social Care provider in Rochdale is looking for a motivated Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts in a children's home. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of care, managing shifts, and providing support to the care team. Candidates should hold a Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare and a full UK Driving License. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits for sleep-in shifts, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK Driving License.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Clear passion to support children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage shifts ensuring children's safety.
• Communicate effectively with the team about daily plans.
• Review young people's care plans and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

JM Workforce Services are currently working with a well-respected and emerging Children's Social Care provider based in Rochdale to recruit a Children's Senior Support Worker for a Children's home.

Please be aware you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children's Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care for children in a residential setting. The role involves planning and managing shifts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, and providing leadership and support to the care team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and lead shifts, ensuring children are kept safe and engaged.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care at all times.
• Be flexible, consistent, reflective, and creative in your engagement with the young people.
• Sleep overnight at the home as required.
• Work flexibly, including office hours, early mornings, late nights, regular weekends, and bank holidays.
• Manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the team regarding daily plans.
• Provide reports and documentation reflecting the progress of the young people using paperless systems.
• Review the young people's care plans and other associated documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.
• Act as an advocate for the young people while using a positive parenting model.

Job Requirements

• Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
• Full UK Driving License
• Clean DBS
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to support the needs of our young people.
• Clear passion and desire to support children and young people.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary - + plus sleep-in allowance
• Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts
• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Full-time, permanent

Pay: £12.65 - £14.50 p / h

Expected hours: 40 hours per week plus sleeps

Schedule: Day shift, Night shift, Overtime

Experience: Residential Childcare – 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification: Driving Licence (essential), Level 3 / 4 Residential Childcare or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person