Senior Children's Support Worker

Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home
Location | Keynsham| 12.90 per hour + 28 days holiday*
Permanent | 1 on 2 off shift pattern |

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people?

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and relationship-building skills to support those who have experienced trauma?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join a highly respected provider supporting young people in care. This organisation is trusted by local authorities and has an outstanding success rate in helping young people transition into independent living. You will be working in their Trauma Informed Residential Home.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will provide essential guidance and support to young people living in care and support care staff on shift. You will be working in their home! Their safe place, working with young people who've experienced significant trauma. Some of the young people you work with may be at risk of exploitation, struggle with substance use, or display challenging behaviour. Many will present with complex emotional challenges, you will be expected to support these young people through their highs, but most importantly lows - no matter how they present.

Some of the core aspects of the role are:

• Building trusting relationships with young people and acting as a positive role model.
• Helping young people to develop life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Managing challenging situations with empathy, patience, and de-escalation techniques.
• Ensuring a safe and structured environment in line with safeguarding regulations.
• Working on a 1 day followed by 2 days off- This includes regular sleep-ins (40 per sleep-in).
• Supporting less senior staff on shift with decision making, guidance and working with management to implement training and development.

• Experience in children's residential care is essential and you must hold your Level 3 in CYP.#
• Clear demonstration of leadership experience
• Strong communication, de-escalation, and behaviour management skills.
• A fundamental understanding of safeguarding procedures and their importance.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• The resilience, empathy, and commitment to supporting young people through complex emotional and behavioural challenges.

• Work in a trauma-informed home dedicated to providing genuine care and support.
• Join a highly regarded organisation that prioritises the well-being of young people and staff.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression and training (NVQ 4 & 5).
• Be part of a supportive team making a real difference every day.

If you are ready for a rewarding career where you can positively impact young lives, apply today!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.