Senior Support Worker - Children

Aspris; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Senior Support Worker to care for young people with emotional and social difficulties. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, working with a dedicated team, and requires a Level 3/4 qualification in Residential Childcare. You will enjoy benefits such as 25 days holiday, professional training, and career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Full induction program and specialist training

Opportunities for career development

Free meals during work hours

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience in a residential setting.
• Ability to interact with young people.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Collaborate with the Registered Manager for optimal care.
• Provide high quality childcare practice.

Skills

Ability to lead a team

Experience with challenging behaviour

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma (Residential Childcare)

Job description

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and caring individual who is looking to take the next step in their career. Our role offers you the opportunity to work as a Senior member of our Residential team and really make a difference to our young people.

With Aspris, you will feel a sense of fulfilment knowing you have contributed to support our young people who may display disruptive behaviours, emotional and social difficulties.

What’s in it for you...

• 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.
• Full induction program, specialist training and accredited qualifications
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing company
• Free meals during your workday - eat at the home!
• Fully funded DBS
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee wellbeing assistance program

You will be part of a team who are like-minded and dedicated to caring for our young people with compassion and a commitment to creating positive relationships.

What are my responsibilities?

• You will actively safeguard and promote the welfare of our children and young people who live in the home.
• To support across the home, working with the Registered Manager to provide the best possible care for our young people.
• As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide high quality childcare practice, within Aspris Care’s philosophy, underpinned by a Person-Centred Values therapeutic approach.

What we ask from you

• Minimum 18 months or more experience working within a residential setting.
• Achieved your Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma (Residential Childcare) or equivalent
• Ability to interact with a range of people / young people.
• Confidence and ability to lead a team of Support Workers.
• To be able to provide consistency of care and support to the young people.
• Experience working with children who may display challenging behaviour.
• Shift work including weekends, evenings, and sleep‑in duties on a rota system.
• Full driving licence is essential.

If this all sounds like something you would enjoy, we encourage you to apply to join our team. We can’t wait to meet you!