At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to create a safe, positive environment for children and young people.
- Company: Join a dedicated children's residential team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to develop leadership skills.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be a role model and positively impact young lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential care and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join the children's residential team on behalf of our client. Reporting directly to the Homes Manager, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced support worker to take on leadership responsibilities, providing guidance to the team while directly impacting the lives of young people.
The Role at a Glance
Purpose: Create a safe, positive, and trauma-informed environment for children and young people. You will support the management team in the day‑to‑day running of the home and provide direction to support staff.
Key Duties:
- Acting as a key worker
- Managing challenging behaviours
- Conducting 1-1 staff supervisions
- Assisting with rota management
- Maintaining high-quality records
- Completing sleep-in duties on a rota basis
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Minimum of 12 months working in a residential children's home or a similar setting.
Skills: Strong leadership abilities, excellent professional judgment under pressure, applied literacy/numeracy for record-keeping, and a solid understanding of managing conflict and challenging behaviours.
Requirements: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins. A commitment to undertaking an Enhanced DBS check and providing satisfactory references is essential.
Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People is highly desirable, or a willingness to actively work towards it.
If you are a resilient, motivated leader ready to act as a positive role model and guide a dedicated care team, we would love to hear from you.
To Apply: Please reply directly to this email with your updated CV or contact for more details. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Senior Support Worker (Children's) in Wallasey employer: Randstad Care
Randstad Care is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both clients and employees. With flexible schedules and opportunities for professional growth, you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support while enjoying competitive pay rates in the beautiful locations of Tayport, St Andrews, and Cupar.
