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Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Support Worker / Team Leader
Location: Rotherham Yorkshire
Salary: 14.30 15.36 per hour
Working Hour: Full Time 2 days on / 4 days off rolling rota
Hourly Rate: 14.30 15.36
Number of Sleeps Required: Yes
Pay Per Sleep: 50 per sleep
Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: YPs aged 718 Complex Needs Trauma EBD
Qualifications Required: NVQ / Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 1 year in childrens residential care
Employment Type: Permanent
Sponsorship is not available
The Home:
Location: Yorkshire
Type of YPs: Complex Needs Trauma Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties
Ratio of staff to children: Supportive staffing structure
Who we are looking for
This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Support Worker / Team Leader who is passionate about supporting children and young people and confident in leading shifts within a residential setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Developing positive relationships with young people families and professionals
Leading shifts within the home and supervising staff
Supporting and implementing care plans and risk assessments
Promoting education emotional wellbeing and daily living skills
Managing challenging behaviours calmly and effectively
Maintaining accurate and high-quality documentation
Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have access to a car
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care this is not deemed equivalent
You only have HealthCare NHS CQC or Nursery Practitioner experience
You require sponsorship no sponsorship available
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.
Who you will be working for
An established childrens residential care provider specialising in complex care
A service focused on positive outcomes stability and long-term support
An organisation that genuinely values and invests in its staff
Company Size: Medium-sized provider
Number of Homes: Multiple childrens homes
Future Plans: Continued growth and internal progression opportunities
Other Services: Residential care for children and young people
Why this Home & Company
Progression Opportunity:
Clear pathways into management and leadership roles
Qualification Opportunity:
Ongoing training and professional development
Benefits:
50 per sleep-in enhanced overtime rates
210 hours annual leave per year
Company pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan (dental optical & wellbeing)
Long service awards up to 500
Ofsted bonus payments up to 200
Refer-a-friend scheme 500
Monthly recognition awards
Free parking and casual dress code
Food available on shift & access to a discretionary food bank
Company events
Ethos:
Child-centred trauma-informed care
Culture:
Supportive inclusive and values-driven
A team where leadership is visible and staff feel valued
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated residential care team we encourage you to apply today.
Click the apply button or contact us for more information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
