Senior Residential Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader to join a well-established company providing specialist residential care and support for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader, you will lead shifts within a residential setting, supporting young people while guiding and motivating a care team.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £14.75 per hour, £55 for sleep in and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

? Supporting the registered management team with the smooth running of the home
? Creating a safe, welcoming and child-focused living environment
? Contributing to care plans, reviews and accurate record-keeping
? Upholding safeguarding standards and internal policies at all times
? Leading shifts, delegating duties and supporting staff development
? Administering medication and maintaining appropriate documentation
? Completing detailed handovers, reports and incident records


What We Are Looking For

? Previously worked as a Care Team leader, Residential Support Worker, Keyworker, Support Worker, Childcare Worker, Care worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner, Care Supervisor, Care Coordinator or in a similar role
? Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs
? Have at least Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare
? Proven ability to lead, support and motivate a staff team
? Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice
? Driving licence is highly desirable


Shift:

? Flexible shifts across 7 days a week
? 3 shifts per week on a 3-week rolling rota
? Timings: 7:00am - 10:00pm or 8:00am - 11:00pm
? No fixed pattern


What's on Offer

? Competitive Salary
? Casual dress
? Health & wellbeing programme
? On-site parking
? Referral programme
? Store discount
? Pension scheme
? A structured working pattern with a strong f