Senior Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join an experienced and friendly team within a Children's Residential Home in Jarrow.

This position is:

* Full time

* Permanent

* from £27,520 including sleep ins

Responsibilities include:

• Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference in a child's life. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support.
• Within this leadership role, you will not only ensure the welfare and care of each child but also give guidance and support to all residential workers.
• You will be committed to making a difference, this includes being responsible for staff supervision, leading shifts, ensuring placement plans are followed, policies, procedures, risk assessments, rotas and making sure that education is supported.
• You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.

Essential requirements

* Candidates must be 22 years old or above as per children's home regulations

* You will also need a valid UK driving licence.

* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce.

* Atleast 2 years experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people

If you would be interested in this position, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.