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 focus on work/life balance
• Regular sleep-in shifts included
• Opportunities to pick up additional hours if desired
• Fully funded, recognised qualifications
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Generous annual leave including public holidays
• Employee benefits platform
• Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity for a motivated Team Leader looking to make a real difference.

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