Senior Support Worker - Children's residential

SNG Health Care Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Company events

Job summary

SNG Health Care Ltd is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s residential home in Fareham. The role involves supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours, with a full-time schedule and a weekend-on / weekend-off rota.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent, at least 2 years’ experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Positive, caring and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent; minimum 2 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.
• Provide day-to-day care and supervision in a residential setting; follow care plans and safeguarding protocols.
• Contribute to a friendly, structured environment with consistent routines and mentoring.

Skills

Positive caring approach

Leadership

Mentoring

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker - Children's residential

Senior Residential Support Worker | Children’s Residential Home

Location: Fareham

Salary: £33,600 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Shifts: 1 weekend on / 1 weekend off, with participation in the on-call rota 1-2 days per week

Shift Times: Early: 7:00am-2:30pm | Late: 2:30pm-10:00pm | Long Day: 7:00am-10:00pm

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker within a children’s residential setting.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well-established children’s residential home in Fareham, supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Wickham, Portchester, Southampton, Waterlooville and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• A positive, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting children and young people


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• A motivated, flexible, and proactive approach to work


• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a children’s residential setting


• Experience supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills


• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

£17.26 per hour

Overtime paid at £20.73 per hour

Sleep-ins available on an ad-hoc basis

Rota provided 6 weeks in advance

Supportive leadership and team environment

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Clear career progression opportunities

Company pension

On-site parking

Company events

Keywords

Senior Residential Support Worker / Children’s Residential / Children’s Care / Residential Childcare / Learning Difficulties / Challenging Behaviour / Children’s Support Worker / Senior Support Worker / Fareham / Portsmouth / Gosport / Southampton / Healthcare Jobs

Right to work in the uk without Sp o n s o r s h i p

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client.