Senior Support Worker

Responsibilities

• As a senior support worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
• Supervise and mentor a team of support workers
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support home management team with timely updates
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Monitoring of care plans and producing reports for the managers
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects
• A Little About This Home
• Who Are You
• We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.
• You'll have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role within children's residential
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Experience of supporting team members
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly
• Why Join Us?
• Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• £1000 refer a friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team
• Your Next Step
• Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon
• This isn't just a job - it's a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.
• Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!
• Safeguarding Statement
• CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

Additional Information

Senior Support Worker Location: Lancaster Pay: £41,346 This includes an average of just 8 sleep-ins per month Extraordinary Days Every Day At ROC Northwest, you're not just working - you're shaping futures. Furthermore as a senior support worker moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

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