Five Rivers
Senior Residential Support Worker - Plymouth
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Senior Residential Support Worker - Plymouth
Senior Support Worker – Supported Accommodation Home | Plymouth, Devon
We are recruiting committed and patient Senior Support Workers for our new supported accommodation home in Plymouth, Devon, to support young people aged 16+ as they transition toward independent living.
About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker, your role is pivotal in:
- Teaching and guiding young people in essential life skills, preparing them for independence
- Supporting with day-to-day tasks, schoolwork, and college engagement
- Implementing trauma-informed practices to provide consistent, compassionate care for young individuals who may have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) or trauma
Essential qualifications: A Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent qualification) is required.
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At Five Rivers Child Care, we believe in investing in your career:
- Up-to-date training opportunities
- Personal development support to ensure you thrive
- A welcoming environment where you can make a meaningful impact
We understand how our young people benefit from stability—that’s why we seek empathetic, grounded, and resilient Senior Support Workers who can foster genuine rapport with service users and collaborate effectively within our team.
What We Offer
Recognising your dedication, we provide:
- 30 days’ holiday per year
- Company pension scheme
- Employee referral bonus
- Simply Health medical cash back scheme
- Employee Support Programme
- Ongoing training (including core subjects and Proactive Approaches training)
Requirements
- Average hours: 39 per week
- Must be prepared for 2–3 sleep-ins per week, paid at an extra £50 per sleep-in
- Standard shift pattern: Two-on, four-off
- Initial training period: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (travel may be required)
- Lone working with young people will be part of the role
- Full, valid driver’s licence is essential
- DBS and safeguarding checks will be required
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Interested?
To learn more or discuss the role, connect with our recruitment team:
📧 [email protected] 📞 01722 435750 (Option 2)
Safeguarding & Equality
Five Rivers is committed to:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people
- DBS check requirements for all applicants
- Equal opportunities for all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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