Senior Support Worker

This is a pivotal role within the team, combining hands-on support with leadership responsibilities to ensure consistent, high-quality care and a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by example as the designated Shift Leader, promoting consistency and best practice across all aspects of care.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through daily routines, offering emotional support and promoting healthy attachments.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their development and ensuring high standards of practice.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour using a trauma-informed, child-centred approach.
• Collaborate with professionals including social workers, healthcare providers, and educators to support each child’s holistic development.
• Keep clear and detailed records, including daily logs, incident reports, and care plans, in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to care planning and help facilitate transitions in and out of the home.
• Take part in the on-call rota, offering advice or in-person support when required.
• Support day-to-day running of the home through domestic tasks and meal preparation, ensuring a clean, safe, and homely environment.
• Champion education and enrichment, helping children to access learning opportunities and engage in meaningful activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience supporting children or young people in a residential care setting.
• Confident in leading shifts and making decisions in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

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