Overview

Senior Support Worker role at CareTech. Location: Saltash. Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week). Salary: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour. Closing Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025.CareTech Community Services established in 1993, with 250 services, provides support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and in residential care. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CareTech is a Disability Confident Leader.Senior Support Worker

role within the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. The young people in our care are aged 8-18 with a range of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and caring people to join our team across the South West region to continue improving the lives of the young people within our care.Responsibilities

Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager where requiredEnsuring that our team of Residential Care Workers are up to date with mandatory learning and assisting with their developmentCommunicating with the on-site team and raising awareness regarding individual care plans and their implementationMaintaining accurate written records in logs, continuation sheets and files to record information and enable regular monitoring and evaluationContributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff developmentProviding support and care to the young people within our servicesEncouraging young people in their preparation to re-enter education or engage in current schoolingTraveling with young people to and from School or CollegePreparing meals and maintaining the home (cleaning, laundry, etc.) to ensure a supportive environmentOrganising and facilitating social activitiesThis is not an exhaustive list; a full job specification is available. Within this service, we support young people of mixed age and gender and continually have successes. The young people we support are well adjusted to school, achieving good marks and engaging in activities. You will join a strong, supportive team in helping young people with complex needs. It is challenging yet highly rewarding work with life-changing results.Requirements

Must hold a full UK driving licenceMust have the desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Children and Young People’s workforce12 months senior experience in a Residential setting is highly desirable; applications from those at the start of their journey are encouragedDBS and references checks will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practiceBenefits

Rate of Pay: £14.17 - £14.99 per hour dependent on experience/qualificationsCompletely free on-shift meals and parkingTraining and Development Plans including NVQs and Career progression opportunities28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with servicePaid Sickness LeaveOvertime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance RatesCasual Dress CodeCompany PensionSimply Health (Linked to Service)Management Development Programme for career progressionEqual Opportunities

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any discrimination.

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