Senior Support Worker

• Support children in line with their care and placement plans
• Promote dignity, respect, and a safe, inclusive environment
• Encourage participation in daily routines, education, and activities
• Support emotional wellbeing and implement therapeutic plans
• Manage behaviour using trauma-informed approaches
• Work collaboratively with the team and external professionals
• Act as a key worker and advocate for children in meetings
• Safeguard children and promote their welfare at all times
• Maintain accurate records and complete reports
• Support daily tasks within the home (e.g. cooking, cleaning)
• Participate in shifts, including sleep-ins and on-call duties
• Engage in training, supervision, and professional development

• NVQ level 3 in residential childcare / children young people workforce, or equivalent
• Experience leading support workers on shift, within a residential children home setting
• Experience supporting children with LD, EBD, or mental health needs
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Overtime