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26.04.2025
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10.06.2025
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Job Description:
The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside managers to oversee daily home operations, ensuring smooth day and night shifts. You will support children directly, mentor staff, and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and support Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers.
* Lead shifts, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
* Build positive relationships with children, providing emotional and practical support.
* Assist in staff training and development, promoting best practices.
* Support the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children.
* Provide emotional support during night awakenings.
* Maintain meaningful records of children's progress.
* Organize activities to create happy memories for children.
Qualifications and Skills
Experience working with children and young people in similar settings is essential. You should have strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to handle challenging situations calmly. Leadership qualities to guide and mentor a team are also required. Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays is necessary.
What We Offer
* Comprehensive training to start your career.
* Supportive team environment and wellbeing support including EAP and internal team.
* Competitive salary plus up to £1,400 attendance bonus.
* Annual leave that increases with service and options to purchase additional leave.
* Opportunities for career growth and further training.
* Flexible, family-friendly working patterns.
* Healthcare cashback scheme.
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme (£500).
* Discount schemes for shopping, cinema, holidays, and cycling.
* Subsidized days out with children, creating lasting memories.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
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