Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
£32,090 - £36,313
Permanent
Join a Leading Children’s Residential Service as a Senior Support Worker in Shrewsbury
Are you an experienced residential care professional ready to step into a senior role? Or perhaps you're already a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker seeking a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable organisation dedicated to supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
About the Position:
Our client, a national provider of children's residential care, is looking for a dedicated Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to join their team in a beautiful rural setting just off the M4 in Cardiff. You will support the manager in the daily operations of a service caring for young people aged 10-16 with EBD, helping create a safe, nurturing, and growth-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead by example and assist management with shift operations
- Mentor and support new staff members
- Encourage young people to engage in activities and develop independence
- Maintain a positive, homely environment
- Manage challenging behaviours with professionalism and empathy
- Protect children and promote their health, safety, and well-being
- Support young people’s personal development and independence
- Keep the environment safe and adhere to care plans and guidelines
- Build respectful relationships with staff, families, social workers, and external professionals
Candidate Requirements:
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People (Essential)
- Proven experience working in a residential children’s home (Essential)
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car (Essential, for transporting young people)
- Strong leadership and managerial skills
- Compassionate attitude and commitment to high-quality care
- Ability to handle challenging situations professionally
Salary & Benefits:
- Starting salary of £32,090 to £36,313.60 (sleep allowance included)
- Overtime opportunities available
- Long day shifts and sleep-in duties
- Fully funded NVQ Level 5 in Children & Young People Management
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave
- Access to shopping, restaurant, and cinema discounts
- Comprehensive training and CPD planning
- Opportunities for career progression and earning maximisation
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Are you ready to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives? If you have the right experience and a passion for delivering holistic care, we want to hear from you! Click the ‘APPLY’ button now.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
