Senior Support Worker — Shape Young Lives (Sleep-Ins Paid)

Caretech; Nebraska; On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs covered

Career progression support

Home-like work environment

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is seeking a Senior Support Worker to care for young people in a residential setting at our Lancaster home. You’ll supervise a team, support daily routines, and help plan activities, with an average of 8 overnight sleep-ins per month.

You’ll work with a supportive team, promote a warm, homely environment, and build strong relationships with the young people while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role within children's residential care.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential/Children’s Workforce.
• Manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience of supporting team members.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of support workers.
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support.
• Support home management team with timely updates.
• An average of 8 overnight sleep-ins per month.
• Promote individuality not a 'one size fits all' approach.
• Monitor care plans and produce reports for managers.
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park, movie nights or creative projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Child care support

Communication

Shift flexibility

Driving licence

Experience with sleep-ins

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential/Workforce

Job description

CareTech Community Services is seeking a Senior Support Worker to care for young people in a residential setting at our Lancaster home. You’ll supervise a team, support daily routines, and help plan activities, with an average of 8 overnight sleep-ins per month.

You’ll work with a supportive team, promote a warm, homely environment, and build strong relationships with the young people while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and DBS checks.