Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Care Location: Blaenau Gwent Salary: £37,000 per annum Hours: 2 on / 4 off shift pattern Contract: Full-time, permanent We are looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a 4‑bedded children's residential home supporting three young people with primarily emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role is ideal for someone confident leading shifts, acting as a positive role model, and ensuring the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with care/pathway plans. About the Role As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will contribute to the day‑to‑day running of the home and support young people to achieve positive outcomes. Responsibilities include: Providing care in line with the home's Statement of Purpose and individual care/pathway plans Delivering day‑to‑day support including meal preparation, supervision of activities, household tasks and promoting the ethos of the home Taking on key worker responsibilities, maintaining detailed records, and liaising with families and professionals Leading shifts, allocating tasks, and ensuring staff understand responsibilities and expectations Supporting new staff through mentoring and helping maintain a positive working environment Ensuring all care is delivered in line with legislation, policies and internal procedures Assisting with meetings, supervision, training needs, and contributing to continuous improvement within the home What We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you will need: Level 3 QCF/NVQ in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) Experience supporting young people in a residential children's setting, ideally with EBD needs Experience leading shifts or delegating tasks within a team A full UK driving licence Strong communication skills and the ability to act as a positive role model Reliability, professionalism and excellent attention to detail A resilient, adaptable approach with a commitment to safeguarding Apply Now If you're ready for the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you. For a full list of benefits and full job description, apply today or call Kian on (phone number removed). #CFFJP