Senior Support Worker

Posted 08 May 2025
Salary £13.60 - £14.20 per hour
LocationWarrington
Job type Full time
Discipline Children's Residential
ReferenceSSW/WA/052025_1746780422

Job description

Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Salary: £13.60 - £14.20 per hour (£27,580 - £28,797 per annum, based on 39 hours/week) + £3,000 - £6,000 per annum sleep-in allowance
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours/week, long day shifts plus sleep-ins)

About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group is delighted to partner with a compassionate provider to recruit a Senior Children's Support Worker for a family-oriented children's home in Warrington. This role is perfect for a nurturing and resilient individual passionate about supporting young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including those who are non-verbal. Join a dedicated team to inspire, encourage, and make a lasting difference in young lives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, therapeutic care, including personal care, to young people with complex needs.
  • Offer patience, understanding, and encouragement, supporting young people through challenges and celebrating their successes.
  • Lead and inspire the team, promoting child-centred, therapeutic models to achieve the best outcomes.
  • Build trusting relationships with young people, fostering their emotional and social development.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures in line with Ofsted standards.
About You
  • Essential:
    • Minimum of 12 months' experience in complex care within a residential childcare or health and social care setting.
    • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Health and Social Care.
    • Strong communication skills and a naturally caring, flexible, and resilient nature.
    • Ability to work flexibly, including long day shifts and sleep-ins.
    • Knowledge or experience of child-centred, therapeutic models.
    • Full UK Driving Licence.
    • Knowledge of Makaton or British Sign Language (BSL).
    • Previous experience in a senior or mentoring role.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary of £27,580 - £28,797 per annum + £3,000 - £6,000 sleep-in allowance.
  • 28 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
  • Fully funded training and qualifications to support your career growth.
  • Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, free meals during shifts, and a free enhanced DBS check.
  • Pension Scheme and life assurance.
  • Access to a great employee benefits programme, including discounts at cinemas, restaurants, and retailers.
  • A rewarding role with a provider committed to excellence, passion, integrity, and caring.

INDHSS

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.