Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career?

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We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential children's home supporting young people who may have experienced complex trauma, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours .

The Role

• Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and support to children and young people.
• Take a lead role on shift, ensuring young people receive consistent and appropriate support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships while providing structure, boundaries and emotional support.
• Support young people with complex trauma, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive development through daily activities and life skills.
• Support and guide other staff members, leading by example and maintaining high standards of care.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and records are followed and maintained.
• Assist the management team with the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

About You

• Previous experience within a residential children's setting is desirable
• Experience supporting young people with complex trauma and challenging or complex behaviours is highly desirable.
• Confident taking responsibility for a shift and supporting other members of the team.
• Calm, resilient and able to provide consistent support in challenging situations.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People/Residential Care is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable. xwwtmva

Shift Pattern

This is a shift-based role and will include evenings, weekends and approximately 1 sleep-in per week.

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