Senior Support Worker

Salary: 15.2515.85 per hour plus an estimated per year from sleep-ins
Hours: 39 hours per week working long days plus sleep-ins
Location: Wisbech
Driving requirement: Full UK driving licence

Were looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to help create a safe nurturing home for young people in Wisbech. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships bringing energy to everyday activities and helping young people through difficult moments.

As a Senior Support Worker youll lead shifts and support your colleagues to provide consistent child-centred care. Youll help young people develop confidence independence and life skills while making sure their views and needs remain at the heart of the support they receive.

• Leading shifts and helping with the day-to-day running of the home
• Building trusting relationships with young people and providing positive role modelling
• Supporting daily routines activities education and independence skills
• Guiding and encouraging colleagues during shifts
• Following care plans and risk assessments and keeping clear accurate records
• Responding calmly to challenging situations and safeguarding concerns
• Working with families social workers and other professionals to support each young persons progress

• At least 12 months experience working in a childrens home
• A Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
• A full UK driving licence
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting other staff
• A caring energetic and resilient approach
• Flexibility to work long days and sleep-ins

• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay and maternity and paternity benefits
• Free meals life assurance and NEST pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Paid DBS check
• 500 refer-a-friend bonus

If youre ready to take a senior role in a childrens home and make a lasting difference to young peoples lives wed like to hear from you.