Trainee Senior Support Worker – Residential Childcare in Cambridge

Trainee Senior Support Worker – Residential Childcare

Location: Histon, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £15.50 per hour plus additional sleep-in payments of £62.00 per night

Shift Pattern: Full-time hours, working shifts with occasional sleep-ins

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Trainee Senior Support Worker to join our beautifully presented residential children's home, supporting children aged 6–17 years with learning disabilities and EBD. If you already have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working as a Support Worker within a children’s residential setting and are looking for your next career move, this could be the right career move for you.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and Support Worker team, you will be expected to enrol and complete your Level 3 qualification in children’s residential care which we will fund.

As a Trainee Senior Support Worker, you will gradually take on additional responsibilities, learning how to lead shifts, support colleagues, promote positive outcomes and help maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Trainee Senior Support Worker Benefits:

· 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.

· Additional sleep-in payments of £62.00 per night.

· Paid breaks and meals provided.

· Free on-site parking.

· Length of Service Bonus Scheme.

· Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

· Free Enhanced Child and Adult DBS check – you will be expected to register with the DBS online service*

· Annual salary review.

· Blue Light Card Scheme paid for, which offers a wide range of discounts

· Comprehensive induction, training and professional development

· Support from an experienced Registered Manager, Deputy Manager and wider senior leadership team.

· Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person referred*

· Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme.

*Terms and conditions apply

Key Responsibilities:

· Supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in maintaining high professional standards of care.

· Developing the confidence and skills to lead shifts and support the wider team, acting as a positive role model for Residential Support Workers.

· Remain actively involved in direct care, leading by example, building positive relationships with children and the team.

· Supporting the delivery of consistent, trauma-informed care.

· Helping maintain children's routines, care plans and risk assessments.

· Supporting safeguarding procedures and ensuring children's safety and well-being.

· Learning how to manage challenging situations and behaviours in a calm, reflective and supportive manner.

· Assisting with the induction and mentoring of new team members.

· Developing an understanding of rotas, staffing arrangements and daily operational responsibilities.

· Participating in team meetings, supervisions and ongoing professional development.

· Learning about audits, Regulation 44 visits, Ofsted inspections and regulatory requirements.

· Promoting children's independence, emotional well-being and positive outcomes.

About you – key requirements:

· A minimum of one year's experience working within a residential children's home.

· You will be working towards or willing to complete your Level 3 qualification

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· A proactive, enthusiastic and hands-on approach.

· A calm and reflective approach to managing conflict and behaviour.

· An understanding of safeguarding and children's care standards.

· The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

· Commitment to learning and self-development in order to achieve the qualifications and training required for the role.

· A full UK driving licence – mileage expenses will be re-imbursed.

Take a look at our career’s brochure here:

If you have at least one year's experience in residential childcare, are dedicated to making a positive difference in children's lives and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.