Hinckley, Leicestershire
Basic Salary: £30,991 - £35,400
OTE: £36,231 - £40,640 (including attendance allowance and up to 4 sleep-ins per month)
Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career?
We're recruiting for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality care, leading shifts, supporting colleagues and helping young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to achieve positive outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting children and young people with day-to-day care and development
Leading shifts and supporting the wider care team
Acting as a positive role model for young people
Promoting safeguarding and child-centred care
Supporting care planning and record keeping
Building positive relationships with families and professionals
Encouraging independence, education and personal growth
What We're Looking For
Experience working with children and young people
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Caring, resilient and positive attitude
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months
What's On Offer?
Basic salary £30,991 - £35,400
OTE £36,231 - £40,640
Up to 4 sleep-ins per month paid at £80 each
Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year
7 weeks annual leave
Fully funded training and qualifications
4-week Care Academy induction programme
Career progression opportunities including Team Leader and Management pathways
Medical cashback scheme
Employee wellbeing support
Meals provided whilst on shift
£1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and want to build a rewarding career within residential care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for more information
Salary description
£40640.00 - £40640.00 per year