Senior Support Worker - Chard, Somerset

Elite Care Recruitment Limited; Chard; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a new children's home in Chard. The role involves supervising care staff and providing support to young people facing mental health challenges. Competitive salary plus sleep-in payments and bonuses available.

Qualifications

• 12 months residential care experience with children and young people.
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Support Workers to ensure care is provided effectively.
• Create and produce activities for young people's development.
• Coach and support Support Workers.

Skills

Supervision

Coaching

Role Modeling

Financial Management Advice

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

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Senior Support Worker - Chard, Somerset, Chard

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Client:

Elite Care Recruitment Limited

Location:

Chard, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Home

Chard, Somerset

£29,000 + £41.60 per sleep-in and generous attendance bonus

I am looking for a Senior Support Worker to work in a new service, opening shortly, that will provide a safe home to children and young people with mental health issues and emotional and behavioural disorders. The home is part of a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

In this role you will:

• Supervise Support Workers to ensure that disadvantaged young people are cared for in line with legislative, contractual and inspection framework requirements
• Be a positive role model to young people – building and creating mutual trust and respect
• Produce, maintain and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available
• Create and produce activities to occupy and develop young people
• Coach, support and develop Support Workers
• Provide basic advice and skills to young people on managing their finances and other everyday life skills

For this rewarding role you must have:

• At least 12 months residential care experience with children and young people
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• The ability work on a rota basis (2 days on/4 days off) and undertake sleep-in duties
• A full UK driving licence

For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.