At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in a nurturing environment and lead shifts to ensure their wellbeing.
- Company: Values-led organisation focused on trauma-informed care and positive relationships.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, wellbeing support, and ongoing training development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to helping young people thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while building your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong safeguarding knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 30240 - 36480 £ per year.
Ready to make a difference to the lives of young people?
Role: Senior Support Worker
Setting: Residential Children’s Home
Locations: Lewisham, Newham or Enfield
Salary: £14.50 - £17.50* (salary is negotiable and based on experience/qualifications)
A specialist children's residential care provider is looking for experienced Senior Residential Support Workers to join their team, supporting young people in a safe, stable and nurturing environment. This is an opportunity to join a values-led organisation with a strong focus on trauma-informed care, positive relationships and helping young people build confidence, resilience and independence.
You’ll support the day-to-day running of the home, lead shifts, mentor junior staff and provide high-quality care that helps young people achieve positive outcomes.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker with a background in children's residential care, strong safeguarding knowledge and a passion for supporting young people to thrive.
About you:
- Experience working within children's residential care, youth work or children's services.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent role model.
- Experience leading shifts, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) desirable, or willingness to work towards.
- Right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits:
Fantastic benefits and enhancements including generous holiday allowance, wellbeing support and continued training development.
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