Senior Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Glossop SK13
Contract: Permanent FullTime
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week including sleepins and occasional residential trips

Salary: 14.35 15.43 per hour depending on experience
SleepIn Rate: 70.50 per night (typically 6 per month)

Benefits:

• 30 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Fully funded NVQ Level 3/4 training and apprenticeships

• Company pension scheme

• Loyalty and referral bonuses 50500

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff perks and discounts

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Residential Support Worker to join a wellestablished and valuesdriven team in Glossop. You will lead by example supporting and guiding junior staff to deliver exceptional care and experiences to young people aged 1117 who face emotional and behavioural challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who shares our passion for making a positive impact and wants to grow within a nurturing and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that young peoples emotional social therapeutic educational and health needs are consistently met

• Supervise and support junior colleagues promoting high standards and consistent care delivery

• Lead by example during shifts and contribute to a safe structured and homely environment

• Engage with external professionals schools and families to advocate for young people and support their individual care plans

• Take part in a variety of shifts including weekends and sleepins as well as occasional residential trips

• Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed

• Uphold equality inclusion and confidentiality at all times

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a childrens residential care setting is essential

• Demonstrable experience leading shifts or supervising staff

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is required

• Ability to build trust and connection with young people applying empathy structure and appropriate boundaries

• A full UK manual driving licence is essential

• Must be confident working flexibly including sleepins and overnight trips when required

Training and Development:

We dont just develop young people were committed to your growth too. Youll benefit from structured NVQ training tailored mentoring and ongoing opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Right to Work:

We can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Lotus Recruitment Ltd are an employment agency acting on behalf of our clients.

Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within seven days please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Salary: 14.35 15.43 per hour depending on experience
SleepIn Rate: 70.50 per night (typically 6 per month)

Benefits:

• 30 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully funded NVQ Level 3/4 training and apprenticeships
• Company pension scheme
• Loyalty and referral bonuses 50500
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff perks and discounts