Senior Support Worker Childrens Residential Home Full-time

Locations: Bideford, Barnstaple or Great Torrington, Devon
Salary: £29,702.40 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Additional Payments: Sleep-ins and on-call responsibilities
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Important Location Information

There are three separate Senior Support Worker vacancies available across North Devon.

The roles are based at individual children’s residential homes in Bideford, Barnstaple and Great Torrington.

You will be employed to work at ONE of these locations only and will not be expected to work across all three homes.

When applying, please indicate which location you are interested in.

Nothing But Recruitment is currently recruiting Senior Support Workers on behalf of a leading organisation within the children’s residential care sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children’s residential care professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility, develop their leadership skills and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

We are recruiting for three separate positions, with vacancies available in:

• Bideford
• Barnstaple
• Great Torrington

Each successful candidate will be based at one specific home, providing consistency and continuity of care for the children and young people living there.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the home, providing high-quality care and acting as a senior member of the team during shifts.

You will help create a safe, stable and supportive environment where children and young people can develop, build positive relationships and achieve their individual goals.

This is a hands-on leadership position and would suit someone who is confident taking responsibility during shifts, supporting colleagues and ensuring the needs of the children remain at the centre of everything the team does.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Organise staff and delegate responsibilities during shifts.
• Ensure children’s individual care plans, routines and needs are followed.
• Act as the senior member of staff on shift when required.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and escalate concerns where necessary.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Promote the welfare, development and independence of the children in your care.
• Provide guidance, support and leadership to less experienced members of the team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Work professionally with families, carers, social workers and other external professionals.
• Support children’s healthcare, education and social development.
• Take part in activities, outings and day-to-day experiences that create a positive home environment.
• Complete relevant administrative duties.
• Follow safeguarding policies, procedures and regulatory requirements at all times.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within residential childcare with children and young people.
• Experience working in a senior or supervisory capacity, or the ability and ambition to progress into a senior role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to lead a shift and support colleagues.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• A caring, patient and positive approach.
• Flexibility to work as part of a rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

What’s on Offer

• £29,702.40 per annum based on a 35-hour working week.
• Additional payments for sleep-in duties and on-call responsibilities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Regular supervision and appraisal.
• Opportunities for career progression within children’s residential care.
• The opportunity to join an organisation committed to providing high-quality care.
• A rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Choose Your Location

We are currently recruiting for three separate Senior Support Worker positions:

Bideford

A permanent Senior Support Worker position based at a children’s residential home in Bideford, Devon.

Barnstaple

A permanent Senior Support Worker position based at a children’s residential home in Barnstaple, Devon.

Great Torrington

A permanent Senior Support Worker position based at a children’s residential home in Great Torrington, Devon.

Please note: these are three separate vacancies. Candidates will be appointed to one specific location and will not be required to work across all three homes.

Candidates living in Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and the surrounding North Devon areas are encouraged to apply.

Apply Today

If you have experience working with children and young people in a residential setting and are ready to take the next step in your career, Nothing But Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Please apply today and let us know which of the three locations you are interested in.

Alternatively, contact Nothing But Recruitment for further information about the position.