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P4 Recruitment Ltd
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06.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title:Senior Support Worker Childrens residential
Salary:£28,080 per annum, plus additional payments for sleep-in duties
Reporting to:Residential Manager
Location: Hinckley LE10
Liaises With:Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Residential Care Staff, Education & Therapy Teams, Local Authorities, and External Agencies
Role Overview
As aSenior Support Worker, you will play a key role in the care, development, and safeguarding of young people aged 1217 in residential care. Working as part of a committed team, you will provide a nurturing, therapeutic environment while leading shifts, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality care in line with company policies, legal frameworks, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver safe, therapeutic care in line with the homes Statement of Purpose.
* Support daily routines including education, appointments, and meaningful activities.
* Respond to individual needs, considering race, culture, religion, gender identity and disability.
* Maintain up-to-date care plans, risk assessments and LAC documentation.
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
* Ensure attendance at education and therapy sessions.
* Monitor for signs of abuse, distress or crisis and respond appropriately.
* Advocate for young people at meetings and reviews.
* Work closely with the wider team to provide consistent and coordinated care.
* Attend staff meetings and contribute to planning, reviews, and decision-making.
* Support new staff through induction, mentoring, and modelling best practice.
* Collaborate with social workers, therapists, schools and families.
* Lead shifts, allocate tasks, manage rotas and oversee handovers.
* Provide day-to-day support and supervision to care staff.
* Promote high standards of professionalism and therapeutic practice.
* Deputise for senior managers when required.
* Support staff development through supervision, feedback, and training.
4. Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate records including daily logs, incidents, finances, and care plans.
* Prepare written reports for reviews and statutory meetings.
* Monitor budgets and report any concerns to the Registered Manager.
5. Household & Environment
* Ensure the home is safe, clean, and welcoming.
* Assist with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping and household duties.
* Promote young peoples involvement in maintaining their living space.
* Adhere to all Health & Safety and Fire Safety regulations.
6. Professional Development
* Commit to continuous learning, including Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People).
* Attend mandatory training including safeguarding, first aid, and behaviour support.
* Support colleagues with development and reflective practice.
7. Safeguarding & Compliance
* Actively promote and adhere to safeguarding practices for children and vulnerable adults.
* Report concerns immediately in line with safeguarding policies.
* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
* Uphold equality, diversity, and human rights in all aspects of care.
Person Specification
Criteria
Qualifications
Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care, First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience working with young people with complex needs or behaviours; experience of leading shifts
Supervising care staff, attending LAC reviews, working with children with ASC or mental health needs
Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of child protection, trauma, behaviour management; ability to write reports, manage rotas, supervise staff
Knowledge of childrens residential legislation, experience in a multi-agency environment
Personal Qualities
Driver (essential to transport young people)
Additional Information
* Full-time position, including evening, weekend and sleep-in duties (paid additionally).
* Participation in the on-call system may be required.
* Must hold or be willing to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children & Young People).
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you're a passionate and experienced care professional ready to step into a leadership role, wed love to hear from you.
Please note unfortunately this client cant take sponsorships.
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