Job description
About Us
Assist Care is a 2 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Coventry specialising in providing high-quality trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 7 - 17 with Emotional and/or Behavioural Difficulties in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
Role: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Children’s Home (EBD).
Salary: £14.20 - £16.50 per hour + £60 sleep-in. (dependent on experience/qualifications)
Key Responsibilities;
* Lead shifts and support the team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with children, promoting their safety, well-being, and development.
* Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.
* Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive team culture.
* Engage in key work sessions, activity planning, and daily routines.
* Support the management team with audits, reports, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a residential childcare setting.
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) – essential.
* Commitment to undertaking Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (if not already held).
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and child development.
* Resilient, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
* Full UK driving licence – desirable.
Benefits:
* Casual clothes
* Company pension
* Career progression
* On-site parking
SPONSORSHIP VISA, NOT AVAILALE. UK DRIVING LISENCE IS ESSENTIAL
Salary description
£14.20 - £16.50 per hour