Overview
Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (EBD). Location: Darwen. Salary: £14.50 - £16.50. Contract: Full-time, Permanent. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established provider of residential childcare, for a Senior Support Worker to join their team in a 4-bed children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
* Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of residential support workers to ensure the delivery of consistent, child-centred care.
* Support the management team with rota planning, supervisions, and staff development.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, regulatory standards, and Ofsted requirements.
* Promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for young people through structured routines and meaningful activities.
* Act as a positive role model, maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Experience working within a children’s residential setting (EBD experience desirable).
* Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and support a team.
* A flexible approach to shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
* A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments.
* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
* Clear career progression within a growing organisation.
* Supportive working environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and development.
If you are a dedicated childcare professional seeking the next step in your career, please apply with your CV today.
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