Senior Residential Support Worker

Posted 21 May 2025
Salary £29200 - £30400 per annum
LocationWisbech
Job type Permanent
Discipline Children's Residential
ReferenceJ7060_1747838753

Job description

Good afternoon,

I am contacting you as you recently applied for a role with us working with children in a school environment. I would love to speak to you about your application further please could you book in a call via the following link so we can discuss this further with you:

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I hope to hear from you soon.

Kind Regards,

Location: Wisbech
Salary: £29,200 - £30,400 per annum + £3,000 - £8,000 sleep-in allowance
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week (shifts + sleep-ins)
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced Support Worker ready to step up, or a Senior Support Worker looking for a rewarding new challenge? Join our client's dedicated team in Wisbech, providing exceptional care to children and young people with complex needs, emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours.
If you're passionate about making a difference and share our values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Caring, this is your chance to grow your career with a leading care provider!
What You'll Do:
  • Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care within a safe and loving home environment.
  • Lead a team alongside a Service Manager and Deputy Manager to achieve the best outcomes for each child.
  • Manage daily shifts, mentor staff, and contribute to strategic planning for the home.
  • Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships that foster recovery, growth, and lasting change.
  • Ensure access to appropriate services to support the children's needs.
Requirements:
  • Essential: At least 1 year's experience in a residential children's home.
  • Knowledge of Ofsted legislation and safeguarding procedures.
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and a strong team leader with a hands-on approach.
  • Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins.
  • Full UK driving licence (required).
Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay: Enhanced rates reflecting your qualifications and experience.
  • Career Growth: Full induction, fully funded training, and qualifications up to Level 5.
  • Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, NEST pension, life assurance, 28 days' annual leave, and a comprehensive employee benefits programme.
  • Support: Enhanced DBS check (paid by us) and a collaborative, caring team environment.

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