Senior Support Worker - Children

Aspris; Symington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris in Symington is looking for a passionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join our children's home. You will be part of a small, caring team supporting up to 5 young people aged up to 18, with continuing care up to 21, in a warm, safe environment.

You will help young people build confidence, develop independence, and learn essential life skills. You will lead shifts, support and mentor colleagues, and help ensure the highest standards of care are delivered at all times.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• SVQ 3 qualification in Children and Young People required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, mentor colleagues, and uphold the highest standards of care.
• Help young people build confidence, develop independence, and learn essential life skills.
• Support daily routines, participate in activities, and engage with families, schools, and services to promote wellbeing.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Education

SVQ 3 qualification in Children and Young People

Job description

Our Children's Home Symington are looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their team. Our home is set in a peaceful semi-rural location, creating a warm, homely and nurturing environment that can support up to 5 young people. We pride ourselves on our family style environment, where everyone is encouraged to feel safe, valued and that they truly belong. We support young people up to the age of 18, with continuing care up until the age of 21. Our young people have a range of individual needs, including complex trauma, ASD and ADHD. We have a spacious garden, which gives our young people the opportunity for outdoor learning, play, activities and simply being outside!

At our home in Symington, it's the little things that can make the biggest difference. Supporting our young people means that you are there through the ups, the downs, and all of the moments in between. It means listening, encouraging, having fun, offering reassurance and helping each young person feel safe, seen and supported. As part of our team, you will help young people with everyday life, build positive and trusting relationships, develop their independence and discover ways to help them understand and manage their emotions. You'll celebrate their achievements, support them through challenges, and most importantly, be someone they can rely on.

As part of our work, we are committed to help support the transformation of how Scotland cares. This is guided by the national initiative The Promise which ensure that children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected so that they realise their full potential. This principle sits at the heart of everything we do and shapes the way we support young people, families and communities across Scotland.

Due to the location and nature of this role, you will need a full UK driving license, and your SVQ 3 qualification in Children and Young People.

At Aspris, we want every young person to feel understood, supported, and ready to take on the world. That’s why our homes are shaped around the needs of each child - this ensures that all of our young people get the support that’s shaped around their strengths, challenges, and goals.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing home where children and young people can thrive. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will lead shifts, support and mentor colleagues, and help ensure the highest standards of care are delivered at all times.

You will support our young people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes, whether that's learning essential life skills, engaging in hobbies and activities, maintaining education attendance, or enjoying new experiences within their local community. No two days are the same, from supporting with daily routines and fun activities, to managing challenging situations and celebrating achievements.

At Aspris, learning never stops - and that’s something we truly value. As a growing organisation, we rely on accurate, detailed data, which can include sensitive information such as incident reports and disclosures from young people. High attention to detail is essential to the role.

To support you, we offer continuous CPD and development opportunities, helping you grow and become the best version of yourself.

What does this mean?

• Automatic enrollment onto NVQ/SVQ qualifications within 6-months of starting a Residential Support role
• The opportunity to be qualified to degree level
• A clear pathway for you to progress in your role

We believe every child and young person has potential.

We work in partnership with parents and guardians to unlock this potential through specialist care, support and education. Tailoring our care and education provisions to meet the diverse needs of children and young people ensuring that they always receive the right support, at the right time, and in the right setting. Even when the journey seems hard, we use courage, resilience, kindness and dedication.

Our team of experts work together to deliver safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive. When a young person’s confidence grows, they become limitless. This is the heartbeat of our work - every day, every hour and every minute.

That is the Aspris difference.

At Aspris we're committed to ensuring that our colleagues are compensated with benefits that are meaningful and worthwhile - more information can be found here regarding what benefits we have to offer.

To get a real feel for the true impact of working as part of our residential team - please take a couple of minutes to watch our video Job Description below, where you'll hear first hand from some of our amazing staff.

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