Childrens Senior Support Worker

8 Days Old

We are seeking a Senior Support Worker to join a 2-bed children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.

The Senior Support Worker will play a key role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care, acting as a positive role model for young people and providing day-to-day leadership to the staff team. You will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and structured environment that promotes stability, resilience, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

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Provide consistent, person-centred care in line with care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies

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Act as shift lead, offering guidance, supervision, and support to staff on duty

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Build trusting, professional relationships with young people, promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

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Safeguard young people and respond effectively to incidents, following policies and procedures

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Support with care planning, key work sessions, record keeping, and report writing

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Work in line with legislation, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

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Experience working with children or young people with EBD and/or complex needs

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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)

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Strong understanding of safeguarding, boundaries, and trauma-informed practice

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Ability to work shifts, including sleep-ins

This role is ideal for an experienced support worker ready to take the next step into a senior position and make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
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Location:
Bradford
Salary:
£14.21 - £15.21 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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