Children'S Residential Senior Support Worker

Senior Support worker- children's services 

various south wales locations 

Great company 

Suppleo healthcare  is a dedicated  healthcare recruitment agency built on understanding, respect, and long‑term relationships. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to nurse and  support staff across England and Wales.

We are currently looking for a number of senior support workers across south wales to join one our national children provider clients and need you!

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Care: Provide trauma-informed, person-centered support in a therapeutic children's residential setting.

• Leadership: Assist the home manager in mentoring support workers, leading shifts, and ensuring high standards of care.

• Safeguarding: Protect young people from harm and strictly adhere to child protection procedures.

• Administration: Assist with shift planning, accurate record-keeping, and care plan reviews.

• Community Engagement: Facilitate leisure and educational activities to help young people build life skills. [1, 2, 3]

Requirements

• Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent in Health & Social Care).

• Experience: Previous experience working in a residential care setting with children or vulnerable individuals.

• Licensing: A full, manual UK driving license is strictly required.

• Competencies: Strong resilience, communication skills, and an open-minded approach to therapeutic care. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Typical Working Conditions

• Hours: Shift work is required, including evenings, weekends, and on-call or sleep-in duties.

• Pay & Benefits: Senior roles often offer competitive hourly rates (e.g., £15.25–£16.25/hr depending on the region) plus additional sleep-in allowances. [1, 2, 3]