Senior Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s EBD Home

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Salary: £15.40 – £16.00 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a leading specialist provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care and education for children and young people. The Senior Residential Support Worker role in Ely, Cambridgeshire, offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on children with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about supporting young people in a nurturing and therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals to deliver therapeutic care tailored to each child’s needs
• Support the Service Manager in daily operations and service delivery
• Act as a positive role model, fostering trusting relationships with children and colleagues
• Provide therapeutic support to promote recovery and positive change for young people
• Maintain accurate documentation, including care plans, progress reports, and observations

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a children’s residential setting, with knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• Excellent communication skills, caring nature, flexibility, and resilience

Benefits and Rewards

• Fully funded training and externally accredited qualifications for professional development
• Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience, plus Life Assurance and NEST Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), plus enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee benefits programme, including free meals on duty and comprehensive induction
• Fully paid enhanced DBS check

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer.

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