Location: Torquay
We are recruiting for a highly respected residential care provider for children and young people, who is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join their team. The young people in their care, aged between 8-18 years, have a variety of emotional and behavioural needs, and this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant, positive impact on their lives.
Key Benefits:
Rate of Pay: £13.40 – £14.22 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Additional Benefits:
Free on-shift meals and parking
Training and development plans, including NVQs and career progression opportunities
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service
Paid sickness leave
Additional rates for overtime, on-call, sleep-ins, and disturbance
Casual dress code
Company pension
Simply Health (linked to service)
Days out and activity days off-site
A dedicated Management Development Programme to support career growth from Support Worker to Registered Manager
Shift Pattern: 16 to 24 hours (including sleep-ins), on a one-on-two-off or two-on-four-off basis
Role Responsibilities:
As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts and deputise for the Registered Manager as needed, ensuring that the team delivers the highest quality care to young people. Your daily tasks will include:
Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager
Ensuring that Residential Care Workers are up to date with mandatory training and assisting in their development
Communicating with the team about individual care plans and their implementation
Maintaining accurate records for monitoring and evaluation purposes
Contributing to team and staff meetings to promote effective communication and staff development
Providing support and care to the young people in the service
Encouraging young people in their preparation to re-enter education or engage with their current schooling
Supporting young people with transport to and from school or college
Preparing meals and maintaining a clean and supportive home environment
Organising and facilitating social activities
This is just a brief overview. A full job specification is available.
About the Role:
Working with young people who have complex needs can be both challenging and rewarding. You will be part of a strong, supportive team, helping young people with their emotional and behavioural needs, and making a significant difference in their lives. The young people are successfully engaged in education and extracurricular activities, and your role will contribute directly to their ongoing success.
The work you do every day will help young people reach their full potential and have a lasting, life-changing impact.
What We’re Looking For:
A full UK driving licence
A commitment to completing a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent in Children & Young People’s workforce
Ideally, 12 months of senior experience in a residential care setting, although applications from those new to the role are also encouraged
A clean DBS check and reference checks will be conducted as per safer recruitment guidelines
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team, enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, and work in a role where you can truly make a difference. If you’re passionate about helping young people and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all young people and staff. All staff members are expected to actively support equality and challenge discriminatory behaviour in all forms.
If you’re ready to help transform the lives of young people and make a real impact in a challenging yet fulfilling role, apply today!
