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Senior Support Worker

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 27,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care (Female Only)

Location: Rotherham Salary: £27,500

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our children’s residential service in Rotherham, supporting a female young person in a nurturing, structured environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, providing high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, emotional wellbeing and positive development. You will work closely with families and multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the young person.

The role involves a combination of hands-on support and administrative responsibilities, requiring strong communication skills, resilience and a proactive approach.

This is a female-only role due to the specific needs of the young person.

Key Responsibilities

  * Support the young person with daily living activities, promoting independence and confidence

  * Develop and implement tailored care plans to meet individual needs

  * Provide support during educational, recreational, and social activities

  * Transport the young person to school, appointments, and activities as required

  * Maintain accurate records of progress, incidents, and daily logs in line with organisational policies

  * Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and external professionals

  * Contribute to a safe, supportive, and nurturing home environment

  * Utilise IT systems for documentation, reporting, and communication

  * Uphold safeguarding standards and promote the welfare of the young person at all times

Requirements

  * Minimum age of 22 years (in line with Ofsted regulations)

  * NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)

  * At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare supporting young people

  * Full UK manual driving licence

  * Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices

  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  * Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About You

  * Compassionate, patient, and resilient

  * Passionate about supporting children’s growth and development

  * Able to build positive, trusting relationships

  * Organised with strong attention to detail

  * Committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care

What We Offer

  * Competitive starting salary of £27,500

  * Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life

  * Supportive team environment

  * Ongoing training and professional development

If you are passionate about supporting children and want to be part of a dedicated and caring team, we would love to hear from you

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