Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker

Full-Time 15 - 15 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Raven Medical Staffing

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support young people with complex needs in a residential care setting.
  • Company: Join a dedicated team making a difference in children's lives.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join us for both temporary and permanent roles with great career prospects.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in mental health or residential care settings is essential.

The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.

Location: Wolverhampton

Job Type: Temporary and Permanent Opportunities Available

Salary: 37,440 or 15 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and resilient Senior Support Workers to join our specialist children’s service in Hull, supporting a young person with complex needs and highly challenging behaviours within a residential care setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing therapeutic, person-centred support while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child, staff team, and wider community.

Must have worked in one of the following environments:

  • CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
  • FCAMHS (Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
  • Secure Units
  • Psychiatric Wards
  • Psychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)
  • Residential Children’s Homes
  • Supported Living Services
  • Learning Disabilities Services
  • Mental Health Services

Essential Behavioural Support Experience:

  • Aggression and violence
  • Self-harming behaviours
  • Suicide attempts and suicidal ideation
  • Property damage and destructive behaviours
  • Absconding and missing-from-care incidents
  • Sexualised behaviours
  • Substance misuse
  • Weapons-related incidents

Essential Requirements

  • PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) Training

What We Offer

Temporary and permanent opportunities available.

Senior Support Worker employer: Raven Medical Staffing

Join our dedicated team in Wolverhampton, where we prioritise a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers Senior Support Workers to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and equipped to excel in their roles. With a focus on therapeutic, person-centred care, you will be part of a passionate community committed to fostering safety and wellbeing for both the young people we support and our staff.

Raven Medical Staffing

Contact Details:

Raven Medical Staffing Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Support Worker

Therapeutic Support
Person-Centred Care
Behavioural Support Experience
PMVA Training
Resilience
Crisis Management
Communication Skills