Senior Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential EBD Home

Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Children's Support Worker to join a large, growing organisation dedicated to providing innovative care and education. This role supports children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviours.

Our mission is to make every day extraordinary for the children we support. You will be part of a team that values Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Caring, providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters recovery and lasting change.

• Salary: £15.40 – £16.00 per hour

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Hours: 39 hours per week

• Shifts: Flexible working required, including long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins.

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Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Team Leadership: Lead a team alongside other professionals to provide therapeutic care and support tailored to each individual child.

• Service Management: Support the Service Manager in ensuring the day-to-day operations are handled professionally and to the highest standards.

• Mentoring & Role Modelling: Act as a positive role model for both colleagues and children, developing trusting relationships that promote growth and development.

• Clinical Practice: Provide therapeutic care in a safe environment, facilitating recovery and positive change for young people.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including progress reports, event observations, and the implementation of individualised care plans.

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Essential Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 12 months of experience in a children's residential setting with knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.

• Qualification: NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent).

• Driving: A Full UK Driving Licence is required.

• Attributes: Excellent communication skills, naturally caring, flexible, and resilient.

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Benefits and Rewards

• Professional Development: Fully funded training and qualifications to help you achieve externally accredited awards.

• Financial Security: Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications/experience, Life Assurance, and NEST Pension Scheme.

• Leave & Wellbeing: 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), enhanced company maternity and paternity pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits programme.

• Workplace Perks: Free meals while on duty and a full induction and introductory programme.

• Onboarding: Enhanced DBS check fully paid for by the employer.