Support Worker/Team Leader

Unique Care Group; Weston Rhyn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contracts

Induction training

Funded qualifications

Career progression

Monthly rota planning

Sleep-in pay £62

Welcome bonus £1,000

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Blue Light Card

EAP

Private GP

Podiatry

Additional annual leave

Christmas bonus

Company pension

Job summary

Unique Care Group in Shrewsbury is seeking a compassionate Children’s Residential Support Worker / Team Leader to join our growing team. You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with autism, SEND, learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them feel safe and supported as they develop independence.

This permanent role offers guaranteed contracted hours, ongoing training, career development and a range of employee benefits, including a welcome bonus and

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Applicants must possess a full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people with autism, SEND, learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them feel safe, develop their independence and live happy, fulfilling lives.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Dedicated

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About the role

Unique Care Group are looking for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Children s Residential Support Worker / Team Leader to join our growing team in Shrewsbury.

You ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people with autism, SEND, learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them feel safe, develop their independence and live happy, fulfilling lives.

This is a permanent position with guaranteed contracted hours, offering job security, ongoing training career development and a range of employee benefits.

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and possess a full, valid UK driving licence.

Make a difference. Change a young life.

What We Offer Grow, Develop & Make a Difference

• Permanent employment with guaranteed contracted hours
• Paid induction and specialist training
• Funded qualifications
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Monthly rota planning
• £62 payment for every sleep-in shift
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career in children s residential care

Our Benefits More Than Just a Job

• Welcome Bonus £1,000
• Refer-a-Friend bonus of up to £1,000 - you refer, we reward
• Blue Light Card access to discounts at hundreds of retailers and services
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) confidential support for your wellbeing
• Private GP appointments quick and convenient access to medical professionals
• Podiatry appointments access to professional foot care
• Additional annual leave earn extra leave for each completed year of service
• Discretionary annual Christmas bonus get rewarded for your years hard work.
• Company pension

Invest in Your Future with Us

We re committed to promoting from within. Every current Deputy Manager and Registered Manager at Unique Care Group has progressed internally.

You ll receive the training, qualifications and support you need to build a rewarding long-term career.

About Us

Unique Care Group is a specialist provider of residential care and tailored education for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism (ASC), ADHD, and sensory processing difficulties. We re proud to be an Outstanding Ofsted-rated provider with small, therapeutic homes and supportive leadership.

Our specialist services include:

• SEND school
• Forest school
• Animal therapy
• In-house therapeutic support

Important: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Rate of pay based on experience and responsibilities
Welcome Bonus paid in staged instalments, subject to terms and conditions