Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in Rotherham as a Support Worker, providing exceptional care to children with complex needs. This permanent, full-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in young lives. You'll lead a team, manage shifts, and build trusting relationships to foster recovery and growth. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and fantastic benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a leading care provider. If you're passionate about excellence and integrity in care, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free meals

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

NEST pension

Life assurance

28 days' annual leave

Comprehensive employee benefits programme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a residential children's home.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care in a safe environment.
• Lead a team to achieve the best outcomes for each child.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Ofsted Legislation

Flexibility

Education

Level 5 Qualification

Job description

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Location: Rotherham
Salary: £13.20 - £13.90 per annum + £3,000 - £6,000 sleep-in allowance
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week (shifts + sleep-ins)
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up, or a Senior Support Worker looking for a rewarding new challenge? Join our client's dedicated team in Shrewsbury, providing exceptional care to children and young people with complex needs, emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours.

If you're passionate about making a difference and share our values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Caring , this is your chance to grow your career with a leading care provider!

What You'll Do:

Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care within a safe and loving home environment.

Lead a team alongside a Service Manager and Deputy Manager to achieve the best outcomes for each child.

Manage daily shifts, mentor staff, and contribute to strategic planning for the home.

Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships that foster recovery, growth, and lasting change.

Ensure access to appropriate services to support the children's needs.

Requirements:

Essential: At least 1 year's experience in a residential children's home.

Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong team leader with a hands-on approach.

Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins.

Full UK driving licence (required).

Competitive Pay: Enhanced rates reflecting your qualifications and experience.

Career Growth: Full induction, fully funded training, and qualifications up to Level 5.

Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, NEST pension, life assurance, 28 days' annual leave, and a comprehensive employee benefits programme.

Support: Enhanced DBS check (paid by us) and a collaborative, caring team environment.

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