Senior Support Worker - Children and Young People

Senior Support Workers - Children and Young people Opportunities across South Wales Up to £33,000 (including average sleep ins) Brook Street Social Care are looking for a passionate individual who cares about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people! We're looking for dedicated Senior Residential Support Workers to join a team across our client's children's homes in South Wales. If you're committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children who've faced early life challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Duties: Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the local community to support teamwork and partnership. Support the Registered Manager in developing staff skills and improving team performance. Help manage the use of resources effectively-both financial and physical. Follow all relevant laws, policies, and company financial procedures. Manage and share information clearly and securely to support communication and decision-making. Support the planning and delivery of projects, and help improve policies, procedures, and quality assurance systems. Build and maintain positive relationships with young people and their families. Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating care environment for children and young people. Support child protection by identifying and reporting risks, and ensuring proper care and management procedures are followed. Promote equality, diversity, and individual rights, and support systems that uphold them. Support young people's health, wellbeing, and personal development-including their education and sense of identity. Assist with assessing young people's needs and reviewing care plans. Help implement and evaluate programmes that manage behaviour and reduce risk. Encourage children to take part in leisure and recreational activities. Take responsibility for your own learning and professional development. Carry out other tasks as requested by the Head of Children's & Residential Services. Always follow health and safety guidelines to protect yourself, your colleagues, and the public. Understand that this job description may be updated, but your responsibilities will remain at the same level. Qualifications QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People) Requirements: Minimum of 1 years' experience in a care setting A caring, compassionate, and dependable nature Strong communication skills Motivation to empower young people and promote independence Flexibility, resilience, and a strong work ethic Aged 22 or over (to maintain appropriate age gaps with the young people in our care) Full UK manual driving licence (essential) Benefits to you: Career Progression Fully paid induction and training 28 days of paid annual leave Up to 5 extra days for long service Employee referral bonus scheme Funded opportunities to gain further nationally recognised qualifications Company pension scheme All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Apply online or call Hannah on 02920224755 CFFJP ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Ynysybwl, GB

Posted Date: 5/23/2025