Job Description
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST9)
Pay Rate: -14.20 - -15.21 per hour + -45 Sleep-In Rate
Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off rolling rota including sleep-ins (10am start)
Are you an experienced Children's Residential Care professional looking for your next opportunity?
We are recruiting for Senior Residential Support Workers to join a therapeutic children's home in the Stoke-on-Trent area, supporting young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural needs.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support colleagues, promote positive outcomes and help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.
The Role- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
- Support and mentor Residential Support Workers
- Build positive relationships with children and young people
- Promote independence, wellbeing and positive behaviours
- Complete care plans, reports and safeguarding documentation
- Work closely with social workers, families and other professionals
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and Ofsted standards
- Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience leading shifts or supporting staff teams
- Strong safeguarding and behaviour management skills
- Experience supporting young people with EBD, SEMH or complex needs
- Ability to work a 2 on, 4 off rota including sleep-ins
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
- -14.20 - -15.21 per hour
- -45 per sleep-in
- Overtime available
- Fully funded Level 4 & Level 5 qualifications
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Supportive management team and therapeutic environment
If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for immediate consideration.