About the Role:
We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker to join a brand-new childrens residential Learning Disabilities (LD) service in Wolverhampton. This is a key leadership role within the home, supporting the management team while delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead day shifts, act as a positive role model for the staff team and help create a safe, structured and nurturing environment that promotes independence, communication, emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Pay & Hours:
£13.00 £15.00 per hour
Day shifts only
Flexible rota covering early and late day shifts
Temp-to-perm opportunity within a new service
Key Responsibilities:
Providing direct care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs
Leading day shifts and acting as the senior on duty
Supporting, mentoring and guiding Residential Support Workers to maintain high standards of care
Assisting with care plans, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans
Promoting safeguarding, person-centred and trauma-informed practice
Supporting individuals who may display behaviours that challenge, using positive and proactive approaches
Supporting communication needs, emotional regulation and daily living skills
Supporting daily routines, education, appointments and meaningful activities
Transporting children and young people to education, appointments and activities when required
Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports, reviews and handovers
Working closely with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to support the smooth running of the home
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people in a residential or related setting (desirable)
Transferable experience from SEN, education, care, youth work or support roles will be considered
Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs
Ability to work day shifts only
Strong communication skills with a calm, patient and child-focused approach
Confidence to lead shifts and support less experienced staff
Willingness to commit to a temp-to-perm role within a brand-new service
Good understanding of safeguarding and childrens residential regulations
Resilient, reliable and motivated to support vulnerable children and young people
Additional / Preferred:
Full UK driving licence (preferred)
Child and Adult Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or in an acting senior role
Knowledge of autism, sensory needs, communication strategies and Positive Behaviour Support
Experience working within LD or specialist residential services
Safeguarding:
This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
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