Senior Residential Support Worker – Aspris
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our support team. In this role, you will support our young people and be responsible for providing compassionate care during your time with them. This role also involves supporting the Registered Manager to run a successful staff team and to oversee the day-to-day operation of the home.
Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career and have a genuine sense of achievement? If so, join us today!
Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate daily care to young people aged 8–18 with emotional and behavioural needs.
* Support the Registered Manager in running the home, supervising staff and ensuring smooth day-to-day operation.
* Encourage participation in activities and hobbies to build confidence, belonging and independence.
* Maintain care plans, update records and report relevant information.
Qualifications & Characteristics
* A Level 3 Qualification in Children’s Residential & Childcare (essential).
* Previous experience in a residential childcare setting.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Resilience – able to cope with challenging situations with vulnerable children.
* Strong communication – clear discussion with young people and teamwork.
* Organisation – confident in supervising staff and managing care plans.
* Caring and compassionate nature.
* Attentive – understanding individual needs and providing tailored support.
Benefits
* Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme.
* Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Pension scheme.
* DBS check paid.
* Wellbeing support.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Our Children’s Home in Wisbech cares for four young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The home is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and focuses on independence and self‑care skills.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including DBS checks and references covering the last 3 years.
Salary: £14.00 – £14.15 per hour plus an average of 8 sleep‑ins per month at £55 per sleep‑in (effective from April 2024). If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you there.
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