Senior Support Worker

Posted 08 May 2025
Salary £13.60 - £14.20 per hour + plus sleep in allowance
LocationOswestry
Job type Full time
Discipline Children's Residential
ReferenceSSW/OS/052025_1746777760

Job description

Location: Oswestry
Salary: £13.60 - £14.20 per hour + sleep-in payments
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (including sleep-ins)

About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group is excited to partner with a well-regarded provider to recruit a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker for a children's home in Oswestry. This role offers the chance to take the next step in your career, leading a team to support young people aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). If you're passionate about making a difference and helping children unlock their potential, this is the role for you!
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, therapeutic care to young people, supporting their emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
  • Lead and mentor a team of support workers, promoting best practices and a positive care environment.
  • Build trusting relationships with children to help them understand their past, live in the present, and embrace a brighter future.
  • Support young people during daily activities, excursions, and residential settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures in line with Ofsted standards.
  • Act as a role model, demonstrating resilience, empathy, and teamwork in challenging situations.
About You
  • Essential:
    • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
    • Proven experience supporting children and young people, ideally in a residential or EBD setting.
    • Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to challenging situations.
    • Willingness to work sleep-ins and flexible shifts.
    • Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
    • Motivated, resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
  • Desirable:
    • Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role.
    • Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and therapeutic care approaches.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £13.60 - £14.20 (£28,288 - £29,536 per annum) + additional sleep-in payments.
  • 28 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
  • Fully funded vocational qualifications and ongoing training to support career progression.
  • Progressive pay scale reflecting your experience and qualifications.
  • Access to discounts at cinemas, restaurants, and retailers via a voluntary benefits scheme.
  • Pension Scheme and free enhanced DBS check.
  • A rewarding role with a growing organisation known for its positive reputation.

INDHSS

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