Job Title
Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
Location
Chard, Somerset, UK
Salary
Up to £35,000 per annum
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young adults? Our client, a leading specialist provider in residential care, is looking for dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Workers to join their team in Chard, Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can help children and young people thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations in a children’s residential home, ensuring smooth shift transitions during early, late, long, and sleep-in shifts
- Provide direct support and mentorship to children and young people, fostering a positive and caring environment
- Lead and support staff teams to deliver high-quality care and intervention
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment promoting the emotional and physical wellbeing of children
- Work closely with management to implement care plans and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Ideal Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, a degree in Health and Social Care, or currently working towards this
- Driving Licence: Full, clean driving licence is essential; unfortunately, candidates without it cannot be considered
- Experience: Previous experience in a residential childcare setting or similar role is required
- Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and supervise staff effectively
Benefits
- Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7
- Earn up to £1,400 attendance bonus in addition to base salary
- Generous annual leave, increasing with service, plus options to purchase extra leave
- Career development through further training and promotional opportunities
- Healthcare benefits with Medicash – claim back costs for dental, optical, and specialist treatments
- Refer a Friend scheme with a £500 bonus
- Additional savings via Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, and more
- Work-life balance support
Additional Information
If you meet the above criteria and are seeking a fulfilling role where your work can genuinely impact young lives, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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