Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
Hinckley, Leicestershire Basic Salary: 30,991 – 35,400 OTE: 36,231 – 40,640 (including attendance allowance and up to 4 sleep-ins per month)
Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career?
We're recruiting for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality care, leading shifts, supporting colleagues and helping young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to achieve positive outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting children and young people with day-to-day care and development
- Leading shifts and supporting the wider care team
- Acting as a positive role model for young people
- Promoting safeguarding and child-centred care
- Supporting care planning and record keeping
- Building positive relationships with families and professionals
- Encouraging independence, education and personal growth
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children and young people
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Caring, resilient and positive attitude
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months
What's On Offer?
- Basic salary 30,991 – 35,400
- OTE 36,231 – 40,640
- Up to 4 sleep-ins per month paid at 80 each
- Attendance allowance up to 1,400 per year
- 7 weeks annual leave
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- 4-week Care Academy induction programme
- Career progression opportunities including Team Leader and Management pathways
- Medical cashback scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
- Meals provided whilst on shift
- 1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and want to build a rewarding career within residential care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for more information.
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