Senior Support Worker - Young People

SCR; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Paid holiday

Ongoing career progression

Job summary

SCR Social Care is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to help young people achieve positive outcomes. The role requires empathy, resilience and a commitment to safeguarding.

You will work with young people with learning difficulties or emotional behavioural difficulties, holding NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, paid holiday, and clear opportunities for ongoing career progression, with essential DBS

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent requirement.
• Experience working with Young People with Learning Difficulties or Emotional Behavioural Difficulties.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to young people in care.
• Contribute to ongoing career progression within SCR Social Care.
• Undergo enhanced disclosure checks as part of pre-employment process.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Senior Support Worker who personally wants to make a difference in the lives of young people.

The successful candidate must have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Experience working with Young People with Learning Difficulties or Emotional Behavioural Difficulties.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

If you meet the above specification then the successful applicant will be rewarded with:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible working hours
• Paid holiday
• Ongoing career progression

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants