Senior Support Worker

CareTech PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider based in Goole is seeking a Senior Support Worker to assist with the needs of children and young people. The role involves supervisory responsibilities, planning team rotas, and creating a nurturing environment. Applicants must be at least 21 and driving is preferred. The position offers a full-time contract with benefits including a pension scheme and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Enrolled in a workplace pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Overtime paid at x1.25

Fully paid 10-day induction course

Enhanced DBS paid for by the company

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old due to Ofsted regulations.
• Driving is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet the needs of Children and Young People following Ofsted regulations.
• Plan team rotas to assist management.
• Supervise in the absence of management.

Job description

Job Title

Senior Support Worker – CareTech

Location

Goole, England, United Kingdom

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working Hours

40 hours per week across 2-3 shifts per week

Salary

£32,473 – £34,179 including sleep‑in rate

Pay includes £30 per sleep‑in

Company Overview

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of our children’s homes for Residential Team Leaders!

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Meeting the needs of the Children and Young People in line with Ofsted regulations
• Planning team rotas to support the Deputy and home manager in various meetings and appointments
• Assisting the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• To carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
• To supervise in the absence of the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Welcome a diverse culture in the home
• Creating a safe, family environment for the children

Requirements

• You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
• Driving is preferred although not essential – pending on the locations of the homes

Benefits

• Refer a friend payment scheme
• Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
• Progression within the company: Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
• Over time paid at x1.25
• Fully paid 10‑day induction course
• Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group

Additional Information

We are looking for people who are flexible, reliable, adaptable, able to read situations to help our young people make positive choices while proactively supporting colleagues in their development through leading by example. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!

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