Senior Residential Support Worker - Wisbech
Salary: £15.25-£15.85 per hour, plus an estimated £3,000-£8,000 per year from sleep-ins
Hours: 39 hours per week, working long days plus sleep-ins
Location: Wisbech
Driving requirement: Full UK driving licence
We're looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, nurturing home for young people in Wisbech. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, bringing energy to everyday activities and helping young people through difficult moments.
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll lead shifts and support your colleagues to provide consistent, child-centred care. You'll help young people develop confidence, independence and life skills, while making sure their views and needs remain at the heart of the support they receive.
What you'll be doing
- Leading shifts and helping with the day-to-day running of the home
- Building trusting relationships with young people and providing positive role modelling
- Supporting daily routines, activities, education and independence skills
- Guiding and encouraging colleagues during shifts
- Following care plans and risk assessments, and keeping clear, accurate records
- Responding calmly to challenging situations and safeguarding concerns
- Working with families, social workers and other professionals to support each young person's progress
What you'll need
- At least 12 months' experience working in a children's home
- A Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
- A full UK driving licence
- Confidence leading shifts and supporting other staff
- A caring, energetic and resilient approach
- Flexibility to work long days and sleep-ins
What's on offer
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Enhanced pay and maternity and paternity benefits
- Free meals, life assurance and NEST pension
- 28 days' annual leave
- Paid DBS check
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
Senior Support Worker employer: Portman Recruitment
Join a nurturing and supportive environment at our well-established preschool in St Helens, where we prioritise employee growth and development. With a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum and a balanced working pattern that allows for hands-on engagement with children alongside management responsibilities, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners.
