Senior Care Worker

Sgscare; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Bradford seeks a Senior Care Worker to support young people with emotional and behavioral needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in a children's residential setting and hold a Level 3 qualification. The role offers ongoing training and requires flexibility to work shifts. This supportive and professional environment prioritizes high staff-to-children ratios and a child-centered ethos.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Supportive management

Strong team environment

Qualifications

• Experience within a children’s residential setting required.
• Demonstrates strong safeguarding experience.
• Can confidently manage behaviours using PACE and Team Teach.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, guide staff, and support young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Be a positive role model and motivate a team.

Skills

Knowledge of statutory requirements and Children’s Homes Regulations

Communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Care Worker 🧡

Location: Bradford (BD4)

Salary: £34,936.71

Working Hours: 8am-4pm (Mon - Fri)

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Young People (EBD/SEMH)

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent (Essential)

Experience in Years Required: Experience within a children’s residential setting required

Vacancies: This home is hiring 3 Senior Care Workers 🙌

The Home: 🏡

• Number of Beds: Solo bed (1:1 or 2:1 staffing) OR Two-bed home (2:1 staffing)
• Location: Not Provided
• Type of YPs: EBD, SEMH, challenging behaviour
• Ratio of staff to children: High staffing ratios (1:1 or 2:1)

Who we are looking for… 🌟

• Has strong knowledge of statutory requirements and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Can lead shifts, guide staff, and support young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• Demonstrates strong safeguarding experience
• Can confidently manage behaviours using PACE and Team Teach
• Holds strong communication, behaviour management, and administrative skills
• Is flexible to work shifts, weekends, evenings and sleep-ins
• Is a positive role model and able to motivate a team

Why this Home & Company… ✨

• Qualification Opportunity: Ongoing training provided
• Benefits: Training, supportive management, strong team environment
• Ethos: Child-centred, therapeutic, safeguarding-led
• Culture: Professional, supportive, consistent

Sponsorship is not available ❌

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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