Childrens senior support worker

12 Days Old

Job Title:
Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Services

Location:
Stoke

Salary:

£33,500 - £35,600 including sleep ins

Contract Type:
Full time – (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)

Requirements

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Must have the right to live and work in the UK

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Must be over 21 years old

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Must hold a full clean driving licence

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Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends

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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care – children and young people pathway)

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Experience working in children’s residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)

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Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare

About the role
As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you’ll take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people. You will help shape care plans, ensure the smooth daily operation of the home, and play a key role in driving quality and positive outcomes for every child in your care.

Key responsibilities include:

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Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery

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Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments

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Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment

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Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities

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Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care

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Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments

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Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines

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Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care

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Attending meetings and training sessions

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Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities

Benefits

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Additional pay for sleep-in shifts

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Ongoing training and CPD

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Company pension scheme

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Opportunities for internal promotion and development

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Supportive and values-led work environment

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Access to mentoring and leadership support

Skills

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Excellent communication and leadership skills

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Ability to manage and motivate a team

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Strong empathy and resilience under pressure

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Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation

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IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems

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Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues

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Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

Contact:
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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Location:
Stoke-On-Trent
Salary:
£33,500 - £35,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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