Senior Support Worker

5 days ago


Glossop, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Leader Recruitment Group Full time

Role Overview

Leader Recruitment Group is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our client's residential childcare team. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people, addressing their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring Safety and Well-being: Provide a safe, supportive environment, addressing the care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs of each young person.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and support junior staff members to deliver consistent, high-quality care, in line with the Home's standards and Statement of Purpose.
  • Operational Support: Assist the management team in adhering to policies, procedures, and record-keeping protocols, ensuring resources are used effectively.
  • Shift Management: Cover various shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and sleep-ins, and participate in residential trips as required.
  • Liaison and Advocacy: Work closely with senior management, local authorities, schools, healthcare professionals, and other external parties to advocate for and promote the welfare of the young people.
  • Cultural Promotion: Foster an inclusive workplace culture that values every team member's contribution and actively challenges discrimination.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality in all aspects of your work.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive Pay: £13.44 - £14.46 per hour, plus £66 per sleep-in (typically 6 nights per month).
  • Holidays: 30 - 35 days' holiday per year.
  • Professional Development: Fully funded NVQs and apprenticeships.
  • Pension Scheme: Company pension plan.
  • Bonuses: Loyalty and referral bonuses ranging from £50 - £500.
  • Employee Benefits: Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, perks, and discounts.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Experience: Previous experience in children's residential care settings or similar environments.
  • Leadership: Demonstrable experience in leading shifts or teams.
  • Qualifications: Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is required for senior roles.
  • Commitment: Ability to work full-time, including sleep-ins, and participate in residential trips.
  • Driving: Must hold a valid manual vehicle driving license.
  • Safeguarding: A commitment to safeguarding, promoting equal opportunities, and challenging discrimination.

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