Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Wallasey (CH44)
Salary:
- £15 per hour
- £60 per sleep-in shift
Contract Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, 2 on 4 off
We are recruiting for Senior Support Workers to join a dedicated Children’s Residential Home team in Wallasey (CH44). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to play a key role in providing high-quality residential care.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will support the day-to-day running of the home, provide guidance to the wider care team, and ensure young people receive consistent, safe, and person-centred support. You will help create a positive environment where children and young people feel valued, supported, and able to achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality residential care and support to children and young people.
- Act as a positive role model and promote a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
- Support young people’s emotional, physical, social, and educational development.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with young people, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Support the implementation and review of individual care plans.
- Ensure young people’s views, wishes, and feelings are listened to and respected.
- Promote safeguarding and follow child protection procedures at all times.
- Support and guide junior members of the team.
- Assist with shift planning and ensure care standards are maintained.
- Complete accurate records, daily logs, incident reports, and relevant documentation.
- Support young people with daily routines, activities, appointments, and personal development.
- Contribute to team meetings, reviews, and ongoing improvements within the home.
- Support positive behaviour management using safe care approaches.
- Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the role.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working within a Children’s Residential Home or similar care setting.
- Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Children and Young People desirable for the qualified rate.
- Strong understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with young people.
- Good written skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate:
- £15 per hour for Level 3 Qualified applicants.
- £15 per hour for unqualified applicants.
- £60 additional payment per sleep-in shift.
- 40 hours per week with a structured 2 days on, 4 days off shift pattern.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within children’s residential care.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.
Interested in this opportunity?
Please contact Belle for more information or to apply:
Phone: 02380 118223
Email: [email protected]
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