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Children's Senior Support Worker
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Children's Senior Support Worker
Children's Residential Senior Support Worker (Team Leader)
Location
Stoke on Trent, ST3
Salary
£13 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
About the Organisation
My client is a well-known Children’s Residential Care Company, committed to ensuring no child is disadvantaged and every child has a sense of belonging to a supportive community.
This prestigious opportunity comes from a highly rated children’s home in Stoke on Trent, currently holding a GOOD Ofsted rating. The home works closely with external agencies, including local authorities, fostering strong collaborative relationships.
Successful candidates will benefit from a supportive environment with high-quality induction training, ongoing professional development, competitive pay and conditions, and a range of additional workplace benefits.
About the Role
As the Senior Support Worker (Team Leader) in Stoke on Trent, you will deputise for the Deputy Managers when absent and actively support the team of Support Workers.
Your responsibilities will encompass:
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Leading and guiding a team of care staff within a children’s residential home
- Providing mentorship, guidance, and support to staff
- Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and safeguarding regulations
- Conducting staff meetings, reviews, and performance appraisals
- Supporting with staffrotas and shift planning
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Children’s Care & Support
- Ensuring the wellbeing, safety, and welfare of young people in residence
- Managing and addressing safeguarding concerns, incidents, and disclosures with appropriate actions
- Providing emotional and practical support, tailored to individual children’s needs
- Developing and maintaining personalised care plans
- Fostering independence, life skills, and positive behaviour in children
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Benefits, Social & Educational Development
- Working closely with social workers, healthcare professionals, therapists, tutors, and external agencies
- Supporting academic, recreational, and social engagement for children
- Facilitating multi-disciplinary team meetings and contributions
- Addressing and managing challenging behaviours using effective de-escalation techniques
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Administrative & Regulatory Obligations
- Recording incidents, daily logs, and care plans accurately
- Compliance with Ofsted standards, Children’s Home regulations, health & safety protocols
- Conducting risk assessments and monitoring adherence to legal requirements
Ideal Candidate Requirements
- Experience & Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare recommended
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in children’s residential care settings
- Prior supervisory or leadership role (potential to train and further development available)
- Up-to-date safeguarding training
- Proven understanding and implementation of child protection procedures
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- Key Skills & Attributes
- Empathy, patience, and resilience in working with vulnerable children
- Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal relationships
- Time management and administrative skills
- Ability to confidently assess and handle difficult situations
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential advice on medical, legal, tax, and financial matters
- Pension contributions
- Professional training and career progression opportunities
- Wellbeing Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Share scheme opportunities
- On-the-job qualifications and professional development
- Recognition schemes, such as a ‘Recommend a Friend’ perks
- Flexible sleep-in shifts with added financial compensation
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced, compassionate professional based near Stoke on Trent, interested in this influential and rewarding role, get in touch with SaferHandSolutions. Contact Anna Ashley directly using the contact information provided, or simply submit your application for further consideration.
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