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Senior Support Worker

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 15.33 - 15.94 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Locations:

CH44 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home
CH61 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home
LL11 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home

Salary: £15.33-£15.94 per hour (dependent on Level 3 qualification)
Sleep-in Payment: £60 per sleep
Contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off (10:00am - 10:00pm) with sleep-ins

About the Role

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join our therapeutic children's homes supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Working within a small 2-bed home allows you to build meaningful relationships with the children in your care, providing consistency, stability and positive role modelling while helping them achieve the best possible outcomes.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will take the lead on shift, supporting the Registered Manager and wider team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted regulations and the home's therapeutic approach.

Key Responsibilities
Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
Build positive, trusting relationships and promote positive outcomes.
Complete accurate daily records, reports and risk assessments.
Administer medication in accordance with company policies.
Support young people with education, appointments and activities.
Safeguard children at all times and promote their welfare.
Mentor and support Residential Support Workers during shifts.
Work in partnership with families, social workers and other professionals.
What We're Looking For
Experience working within children's residential care.
A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
Ability to work a 2 on, 4 off rota including sleep-ins.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable (higher hourly rate available), although experienced candidates working towards the qualification will also be considered.
Full UK driving licence preferred.
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate of £15.33-£15.94, depending on qualifications.
£60 per sleep-in.
Full-time contract with 40 hours per week.
Consistent 2 on, 4 off shift pattern (10:00am-10:00pm).
Opportunity to work within small, therapeutic 2-bed EBD homes.
Ongoing training and development.
Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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