Senior Support Worker- Young People

SCR; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Paid holiday

Ongoing career progression

Job summary

SCR is seeking a Senior Support Worker who can make a real difference in the lives of young people. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and proven experience with young people with learning difficulties or emotional/behavioural challenges. Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

The successful candidate will enjoy excellent pay rates, flexible hours, paid holidays and ongoing career progression within our safeguarding-focused care teams.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Experience with LDD/EBD

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