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Senior Support Worker
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 14.5 - 16.5 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Darwen
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Darwen
Salary: £14.50 - £16.50
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established provider of residential childcare, for a Senior Support Worker to join their team in a 4-bed children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Childcare Worker seeking to step up into a senior role, or for an existing Senior Support Worker looking for a fresh challenge within a supportive organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of residential support workers to ensure the delivery of consistent, child-centred care.
Support the management team with rota planning, supervisions, and staff development.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, regulatory standards, and Ofsted requirements.
Promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for young people through structured routines and meaningful activities.
Act as a positive role model, maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Experience working within a children’s residential setting (EBD experience desirable).
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and support a team.
A flexible approach to shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
Benefits:
Competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Clear career progression within a growing organisation.
Supportive working environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and development.
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