Senior Support Worker

search; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression

Small therapeutic homes

Job summary

Search is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our therapeutic 2-bed EBD homes in Wirral. You will lead shifts, support the Registered Manager and deliver child-centered care in line with Ofsted regulations.

You will build strong relationships with young people, mentor staff, complete records and support education and activities. Level 3 Diploma is desirable; candidates working towards it will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience working within children's residential care.
• Strong desire to improve lives of children and young people.
• Ability to work a 2 on, 4 off rota including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support daily running of the home.
• Provide high-quality care to children and young people.
• Build positive relationships and promote positive outcomes.
• Complete accurate daily records, reports and risk assessments.
• Administer medication in line with policy.
• Support education, appointments and activities for young people.
• Safeguard children at all times and promote welfare.
• Mentor Residential Support Workers during shifts.
• Work with families, social workers and other professionals.

Skills

Residential care

Leadership

Communication

Shift coordination

Record keeping

Medication administration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Locations:

• CH44 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home
• CH61 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home
• LL11 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home

Salary: 15.33- 15.94 per hour (dependent on Level 3 qualification)

Sleep-in Payment: 60 per sleep

Contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off (10:00am - 10:00pm) with sleep-ins

About the Role

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join our therapeutic children's homes supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Working within a small 2-bed home allows you to build meaningful relationships with the children in your care, providing consistency, stability and positive role modelling while helping them achieve the best possible outcomes.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will take the lead on shift, supporting the Registered Manager and wider team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted regulations and the home's therapeutic approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and promote positive outcomes.
• Complete accurate daily records, reports and risk assessments.
• Administer medication in accordance with company policies.
• Support young people with education, appointments and activities.
• Safeguard children at all times and promote their welfare.
• Mentor and support Residential Support Workers during shifts.
• Work in partnership with families, social workers and other professionals.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working within children's residential care.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
• Ability to work a 2 on, 4 off rota including sleep-ins.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable (higher hourly rate available), although experienced candidates working towards the qualification will also be considered.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of 15.33- 15.94, depending on qualifications.
• 60 per sleep-in.
• Full-time contract with 40 hours per week.
• Consistent 2 on, 4 off shift pattern (10:00am-10:00pm).
• Opportunity to work within small, therapeutic 2-bed EBD homes.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.