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Senior Children's Support Worker

St. Albans, UK
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Company: LEADER RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £31200 - £32400 per annum + sleep in allowance

Position: Senior Support Worker
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £15.40 - £16.00 per hour + £62.64 per sleep-in (approx. 4-8 sleep-ins per month, adding £3,000-£6,000 per annum)
Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours per week

Level 3 CYPW or Residential Childcare and Full UK Driving Licence Required

About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group, a leading specialist in recruitment for children's residential care, is proud to represent our client in their search for a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's home in St Albans. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior or experienced Children's Support Worker to take on a rewarding challenge with a growing organisation that values excellence, passion, integrity, and caring. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, therapeutic care to children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviour, helping them lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a caring team to provide a safe and nurturing environment, promoting the positive development of young people.

  • Support the day-to-day management of the home in a professional and competent manner, assisting the Service Manager in delivering the highest quality care.

  • Lead and support colleagues to deliver therapeutic care tailored to each child's needs, fostering recovery, growth, and lasting change.

  • Act as a positive role model for children and colleagues, building trusting relationships to meet everyday living needs.

  • Record events, observations, and progress reports, contributing to the preparation and implementation of care plans.

  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and organisational policies to promote the welfare of young people.

  • Work flexibly, covering long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-in duties (approx. 4-8 per month).

Candidate Requirements

  • Essential: Minimum of 12 months' experience in children's residential care or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.

  • Essential: Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People (CYPW) or Residential Childcare.

  • Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

  • Strong communication skills and a naturally caring, flexible, and resilient approach.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, young people, and external professionals.

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

  • Flexibility to work long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-in duties as required.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £15.40 - £16.00 per hour, plus £3,000-£6,000 per annum for sleep-ins.

  • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).

  • Full induction and introductory programme.

  • Fully funded training and externally accredited qualifications to support career development.

  • Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience.

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • Free meals during shifts.

    • Life assurance.

    • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

    • Fully funded enhanced DBS check.

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

  • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

About the Role
This role is based at a therapeutic children's home in St Albans, dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or challenging behaviour. As a Senior Support Worker, you will work closely with the Service Manager and Registered Manager to deliver child-centred, therapeutic care, ensuring every day is extraordinary for the children in your care. The role offers the chance to grow your career while making a lasting impact on young lives.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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