Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Caretech; Texas; Sur place; USD 43 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

£500 Welcome Bonus

PVG cost covered

Home-like team environment

Résumé du poste

CareTech is seeking a Senior Support Worker to assist young people in residential care in Ochiltree. You will help with daily routines, school prep, meals, and activities while supervising a team of Support Workers.

Key qualifications include at least 12 months in children's residential care, knowledge of national care standards and safeguarding, SVQ 4, and a full UK driving licence. Flexibility to cover shifts is essential, with a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 12 months experience in children's residential care.
• Knowledge of relevant child care legislation incl. National Care Standards and Child protection.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly and support team members.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and mentor a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support.
• Support home management with timely updates.
• Promote individuality and avoid a 'one size fits all' approach.
• Monitor care plans and produce reports for managers.
• Create a warm, homely environment with light housekeeping.
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and participate in activities and trips.

Connaissances

12 months experience

Legislation knowledge

Excellent communication

Flexible shifts

Team support

Formation

SVQ 4

Full UK driving licence

Description du poste

Location: Ochiltree

Pay:£36,088 per annum

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working, you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a Senior Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What will you do?

As a Senior Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• Supervise and mentor a team of Support Workers
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support home management team with timely updates
• Promote individuality not a "one size fits all" approach
• Monitoring of care plans and producing reports for the managers
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Where You’ll Do It

Netherton is a warm, welcoming cottage in Ochiltree. What makes our home truly unique is the atmosphere it’s not just a place to live, it’s a place to belong. Built with love and filled with care, it’s designed to be homely, not clinical.

Despite their challenges, the children we support bring so much joy, curiosity, and energy into our home. It’s a privilege to be part of their journey and to witness their growth, progress, and unique ways of expressing themselves. They inspire us every day with their resilience and remind us why this work matters.

As a team we communicate openly, reflect together, and support one another through both the highs and the challenges. Each staff member brings their own skills and personality, but we’re united by shared values compassion, consistency, and respect.

Who are you?

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager, focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• You’ll have at least 12 months experience within children's residential
• Working knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Care Standards and Child protection
• Ability to undertake an SVQ 4
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Experience of supporting team members
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• Support to progress within the company
• PVG cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.