Senior Support Worker - Children

Aspris; Overton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Overton, UK, who is enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people. This role involves leading a dedicated team, providing high-quality care, and ensuring a nurturing environment for children with various emotional and social difficulties. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and support for career progression within a rewarding company.

Benefits

Full induction program and specialist training

Free meals during work hours

Fully funded DBS

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing assistance program

Qualifications

• 18 months or more experience in a residential setting.
• Experience with children displaying challenging behavior.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote the welfare of children and young people in the home.
• Work with the Registered Manager to provide quality care.
• Lead and support other Support Workers.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Overton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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...?

• 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!