Senior Residential Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader to join a well-established company providing specialist residential care and support for children and young people with complex needs. As a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader, you will lead shifts within a residential setting, supporting young people while guiding and motivating a care team. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £14.75 per hour, £55 for sleep in and benefits. You Will Be Responsible For ? Supporting the registered management team with the smooth running of the home ? Creating a safe, welcoming and child-focused living environment ? Contributing to care plans, reviews and accurate record-keeping ? Upholding safeguarding standards and internal policies at all times ? Leading shifts, delegating duties and supporting staff development ? Administering medication and maintaining appropriate documentation ? Completing detailed handovers, reports and incident records What We Are Looking For ? Previously worked as a Care Team leader, Residential Support Worker, Keyworker, Support Worker, Childcare Worker, Care worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner, Childcare Practitioner, Care Supervisor, Care Coordinator or in a similar role ? Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs ? Have at least Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare ? Proven ability to lead, support and motivate a staff team ? Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice ? Driving licence is highly desirable Shift: ? Flexible shifts across 7 days a week ? 3 shifts per week on a 3-week rolling rota ? Timings: 7:00am - 10:00pm or 8:00am - 11:00pm ? No fixed pattern What's on Offer ? Competitive Salary ? Casual dress ? Health & wellbeing programme ? On-site parking ? Referral programme ? Store discount ? Pension scheme ? A structured working pattern with a strong f