Senior Support work

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment for children and young people. Working as part of a caring team, you will be guided and supported by a Registered Manager and collaborate with other professionals to deliver tailored therapeutic care that meets the unique needs of each child.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Lead by example, providing high-quality care and support while mentoring and guiding support workers to ensure best practices.

2. Role Modelling: Be a positive role model for both colleagues and children, fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and professionalism.

3. Daily Care: Support the daily living needs of children and young people, creating a stable and loving environment that promotes growth, recovery, and positive change.

4. Relationship Building: Establish meaningful relationships with children and young people, fostering trust and creating a lasting, positive impact on their lives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Caring Nature: We value individuals who are naturally caring, flexible, and resilient.

• Experience: At least 12 months of experience in the care sector is required.

• Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare is preferred, and your hourly pay will reflect this qualification.

• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible shifts, including sleep-ins, as required to meet the needs of the children.

• Driving Licence: A Full UK Driving Licence is required.

• Age Requirement: Applicants must be over the age of 21.

Benefits of Joining Us:

• Career Progression: We are committed to your development, offering genuine progression opportunities and support to help you level up your career.

• Competitive Salary: We pay at least the Real Living Wage as a minimum.

• Enhanced Pay Scales: Your experience and qualifications will be recognized with higher pay rates.

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay to support your family’s needs.

• Rewarding Role: Enjoy a role that is full of variety and where no two days are the same.

• Supportive Management: Benefit from regular supervisions, appraisals, and open communication with management to ensure you’re supported in your role.

• Team Collaboration: Participate in regular team meetings where your ideas are valued and can contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

• Funded Qualifications: We offer full funding and support for you to obtain QCF qualifications, opening up further career opportunities and potential for higher pay.

• Paid Training: Get paid while completing our industry-leading training programs designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.

• Comprehensive Induction: Our structured induction program ensures you’re fully prepared and confident in your new role.

• Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals while on shift.

• Exclusive Discounts: Access to incredible discounts through the Hapi App and a Blue Light Card, saving you money on high street retailers, holidays, days out, gifts, and more.

• Pension Scheme: Enroll in our NEST pension plan and secure your financial future.

• Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support, advice, and guidance online or over the phone.

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

• Free Enhanced DBS Check: We cover the cost of your enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and have the skills, experience, and dedication to be a Senior Support Worker, we’d love to hear from you.