Senior Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join an experienced and friendly team within a Children's Residential Home in Jarrow.



This position is:
* Full time
* Permanent
* from £27,520 including sleep ins

Responsibilities include:

Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a child’s life.

You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
Within this leadership role, you will not only ensure the welfare and care of each child but also give guidance and support to all residential workers.
You will be committed to making a difference, this includes being responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas and making sure that education is supported.
You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.


Essential requirements
* Candidates must be 22 years old or above as per children's home regulations
* You will also need a valid UK driving licence.


* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce.


* Atleast 2 years experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people

If you would be interested in this position, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.