Senior Residential Care Worker / Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD)

Job description

About Us

Assist Care is a 2 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Coventry specialising in providing high-quality trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 7 - 17 with Emotional and/or Behavioural Difficulties in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

Role: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD).

Salary: £14.20 - £16.50 per hour + £60 sleep-in. (dependent on experience/qualifications)

Key Responsibilities;

* Lead shifts and support the team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

* Build strong, trusting relationships with children, promoting their safety, well-being, and development.

* Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.

* Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive team culture.

* Engage in key work sessions, activity planning, and daily routines.

* Support the management team with audits, reports, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

* Minimum 2 years' experience working in a residential childcare setting.

* NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce (or equivalent) - essential.

* Commitment to undertaking Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (if not already held).

* Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and child development.

* Resilient, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

* Full UK driving licence - desirable.

Benefits:

* Casual clothes

* Company pension

* Career progression

* On-site parking

SPONSORSHIP VISA, NOT AVAILALE. UK DRIVING LISENCE IS ESSENTIAL