Lethworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
£34,500 - £40,000
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s EBD Home
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £15.40 – £16.00 per hour
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care and education for children and young people with complex needs. The Senior Residential Support Worker role in Letchworth offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children facing emotional and behavioural challenges. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about supporting young people in a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker in Letchworth, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to fostering recovery, resilience, and positive development. The role involves leading a team, supporting service operations, and providing therapeutic care tailored to each child's needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of support staff to deliver therapeutic care and support tailored to each child's individual needs.
- Support the Service Manager in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the children’s residential service in Letchworth.
- Act as a positive role model, building trusting relationships with children and colleagues to promote growth and development.
- Provide therapeutic care in a safe environment, facilitating recovery and positive change for young people.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including progress reports, observations, and care plans.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential setting, with knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Excellent communication skills, caring nature, flexibility, and resilience.
Benefits and Rewards:
- Fully funded training and qualifications to support your professional development.
- Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience, along with Life Assurance and NEST Pension Scheme.
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), plus enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Employee benefits programme, including free meals while on duty and comprehensive onboarding.
- Fully paid enhanced DBS check.
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.
