Senior Residential Support Worker

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Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Salary: 30,000 to 33,000

Hours: Full-time, 07:30am to 10:30pm shifts on a rolling rota with 8 sleep-in shifts per month

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join their team at a 3-bedded therapeutic children's residential service based in Sutton Coldfield. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day support and guidance to a team of support workers.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of care plans in collaboration with other professionals.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people at all times.
• Promoting a nurturing and therapeutic environment within the residential service.
• Actively engaging children and young people in meaningful activities and experiences.
• Administering medication and maintaining accurate records as required.

Requirements:

• Level 3/4 qualification in children and young people (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving license.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in children's residential care.
• Experience working with children and young people with EBD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including long days, weekends, and sleep-ins.

In return, our client offer a competitive salary, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

If you are committed to providing high-quality care and support and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.