Senior Support Worker - Children

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their Residential team in Preston. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people facing emotional and social challenges. You will be part of a dedicated team, providing high-quality care and support. Responsibilities include safeguarding, leading a team, and ensuring the wellbeing of children. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications in residential childcare.

Benefits

Full induction program

Specialist training and accredited qualifications

Opportunities for career development

Free meals during workday

Fully funded DBS

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience in a residential setting.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Provide high quality childcare practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Diploma (Residential Childcare)

Level 4 Diploma (Residential Childcare)

Job description

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Client:

Aspris

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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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!