Senior Children's Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £16.00 per hour + sleep-in enhancements (DOE)

Job Description:
Are you a dedicated Support Worker looking to advance your career in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment? A leading specialist provider is launching a brand-new children’s residential home dedicated to supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering team, helping to shape a nurturing and clinically focused setting from the ground up. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care alongside expert therapeutic practitioners, ensuring a safe and healing space for children to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to children with EBD in a new residential setting.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams to implement therapeutic care plans.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment that promotes emotional well-being and development.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the ongoing assessment of young people's needs.
• Support the team in creating a positive, therapeutic culture within the home.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working in a children’s residential setting, particularly with EBD or learning disabilities.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential for senior roles.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care principles.
• Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional during challenging situations.
• Resilience and excellent communication skills.

Why Join Us?
Since this is a new home, you have the unique opportunity to help shape the culture and environment from day one. You won’t just be a cog in a machine; you’ll be a founding member of a team dedicated to clinical excellence and genuine therapeutic outcomes.

Additional Information:

• Hourly Rate: £16.00 per hour (based on a 160-hour monthly contract).
• Sleep-ins: £70.00 per sleep-in.
• Rota: A "2 on, 4 off" pattern, working every other weekend.
• Support: Access to clinical consultation and specialist therapeutic training.

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