Senior Support Worker

Children's Residential Care | Rawtenstall, Lancashire

Salary: £39,184 per annum (including an average of 8 sleep-in payments per month)

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established children's residential care provider for a Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to join a welcoming, family-oriented residential home in Rawtenstall.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality, child-centred care and has the confidence to support, motivate and lead a team.

As Senior Support Worker, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the home, supporting young people to develop, achieve positive outcomes and enjoy meaningful experiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supervising and mentoring a team of Support Workers.
• Supporting young people with daily routines, education and activities.
• Building positive, trusting relationships and providing emotional support.
• Ensuring individual care plans are followed and regularly monitored.
• Completing accurate daily records and reports using electronic care systems.
• Supporting the management team with updates and reporting.
• Creating a safe, warm and homely environment.
• Encouraging independence, individuality and personal development.
• Supporting young people to access hobbies, interests and community activities.

The home is a welcoming, 5 bed children's residential setting in a beautiful rural location overlooking the Rossendale Valley.

The home provides a family-style environment where young people are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and feel safe, valued and supported.

Activities include sports, fitness, gaming, creative projects and community outings.

• Previous experience working within a children's residential setting is essential.
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare / Children's Workforce.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting colleagues.
• A positive, patient and child-centred approach.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Confidence completing care records and reports electronically.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to support the needs of the home and team.

• Salary of £39,184 including an average of 8 sleep-ins per month.
• £1,000 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer.
• Free meals whilst on shift.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff wellbeing support.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive team and welcoming working environment.

If you're an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking for your next opportunity in children's residential care, we'd love to hear from you.

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

P4 Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.