Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care in Leeds and Bradford
Location: Leeds and Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK
Salary: £34,936.71 per annum
Job Description:
Are you a dedicated care professional eager to step into a leadership role within children’s residential services in Leeds and Bradford? Our client, a leading specialist provider of youth care, is seeking a passionate Senior Support Worker to join their small-scale residential settings in Leeds and Bradford.
In this essential role based in Leeds and Bradford, you will be a vital figure in supporting young people with EBD/SEMH needs, providing stability, safety, and encouragement to help them thrive. You will take on a leadership position, guiding residential staff and ensuring the homes operate smoothly and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Way: Plan and manage shifts in Leeds and Bradford, ensuring young people are safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day.
Support & Guidance: Mentor staff members, ensuring care plans are followed and professional standards are maintained within Leeds and Bradford’s residential settings.
Positive Engagement: Use PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and Team Teach strategies to promote positive behaviour and develop young people’s self-control in Leeds and Bradford.
Educational Advocacy: Encourage and support attendance and engagement in education for young people in Leeds and Bradford’s care schemes.
Safeguarding: Act as a vigilant protector, adhering to safeguarding protocols and risk assessments in Leeds and Bradford’s homes.
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (completed or at least 50% achieved).
Experience: Proven background in children’s residential care, with specific experience working with EBD/SEMH needs and challenging behaviour in Leeds and Bradford.
Leadership Skills: Confidence to lead a team, manage emergency shifts, and support colleagues emotionally in Leeds and Bradford.
Skills: Strong communication, IT, and administrative abilities, with knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations.
Flexibility: Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins in Leeds and Bradford.
Driving License: A manual driving license is highly desirable for travel between Leeds and Bradford.
Why Join Us?
Working in small, focused residential settings in Leeds and Bradford, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful, positive relationships with young people and staff. Our client offers a supportive management team and opportunities for career growth while making a real difference in the community.
Our Commitment to Equality:
We believe every young person deserves fair treatment and equal opportunities. You will be a champion of inclusivity and diversity, promoting a welcoming environment for staff and children alike.
Ready to make a difference? If you possess resilience, compassion, and leadership qualities to thrive in children’s residential care in Leeds and Bradford, we want to hear from you.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone