Senior SEN Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People with Complex Needs
Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and helping them lead more independent lives? Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to work with children and young individuals facing challenges such as anger management, absconding, and criminal behaviours? If you're enthusiastic about providing high-quality care and support, we want to hear from you!
Vetro Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Senior SEN Residential Support Worker to join a specialist service that supports young people with complex needs in our 3-4 bedroom residential homes. These homes provide a nurturing and safe environment, with a minimum staffing ratio of 1:1, ensuring each young person receives the tailored care and support they deserve.
Overview:
Title: Senior SEN Residential Support Worker / Team Leader
Location: Ribchester
Pay: Starting from £15.38 per hour
Immediate Start AvailableBenefits:
Excellent rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
Opportunities to work in a variety of social care settings
Flexible staffing options (including 2:1 support and waking nights)
Free online training and subsidised practical training
Agency Worker of the Month prize (£50)
Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your home
Holiday pay - paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
Contributed pensionThe Role: As a Team Leader you will play a key role in supporting the daily lives of young people in our complex needs homes. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support, implementing personalised care plans, and ensuring that the young people are supported to engage in activities that help develop their independence, social skills, and overall well being.
Our homes cater to a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and we create care plans that are unique to each individual, ensuring their specific needs are met. Some of our young people may present with anger management issues, absconding behaviours, and criminal behaviours, so your role will require a calm, patient, and proactive approach.
You will also work closely with our educational team at Vetro, helping ensure the young people's education and personal development are supported.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to young people, including those with challenging behaviours
Assist with personal care and daily living activities
Implement and follow individualised care plans to meet the needs of each young person
Ensure the safety and well being of the young people at all times
Support young people to engage with their education at Vetro Regional SchoolThe Candidate: To be successful in this role, you will:
Have a passion for working with young people with complex needs
Be patient, empathetic, and resilient in the face of challenging behaviours
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
NVQ Level 3 Children and Families
Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)
Have the right to work in the UK
Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essentialInterested? If you're excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with complex needs, click the 'apply' button below to start your application!
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
Job Info
Job Title:
Company:
Location:
Blackpool, Lancashire
Posted:
Closes:
Jul 26th 2025
Sector:
Social Care
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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