Senior Support Worker

Fulbridge Social Care; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is seeking two Senior Residential Youth Workers to join their children's residential care home. Candidates should have proven experience in similar settings and possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This permanent position offers 38-hour weeks, with additional sleep-in duties, providing opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a similar setting.
• Qualities of a positive role model.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for children's daily tasks including meal preparation and education.
• Create a safe environment for children and young people.
• Engage in social activities and family contacts.

Skills

Confidence

Understanding

Patience

Effective communication

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 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 and have diverse needs, including disorders and behavioural challenges. We seek individuals with confidence, understanding, patience, and the 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.

Responsibilities include supporting 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, and who want to work within a specialist environment.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process and attend 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.

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