Senior Support Worker: lead a shift that keeps children safe and moving forward

Warrington

£14.67-£15.49

1 on 2 off basis

As a leading provider of behavioural services to Children, we are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest possible quality at all times.

Why this job matters

Every child in our homes has a story that deserves a better next chapter. As a Senior Support Worker at Cambian, you'll set the tone in your consistency and caring nature. You will strive to deliver outstanding outcomes for our children whilst ensuring they feel safe and start to thrive.

Life at Cambian

We're a UK residential childcare and education provider with over 200 homes and schools nationwide supporting children and young people with a range of needs.

Our children may have; learning difficulties, suffered some form of trauma or may be at risk of some form of exploitation. You'll work in small teams, with proper support behind you, because this work is easier when no one does it alone.

Your Role

You'll lead your shift, setting the tone for the team and making sure every child gets consistent, high-quality care. You'll:

• Lead and guide the team on shift, with calm, confident decision-making

• Coach and support Residential Childcare Workers as they develop

• Make sure routines, education and activities run well for each child

• Keep children safe by managing risk and responding to incidents

• Provide warm, consistent day-to-day care

• Build positive relationships and keep them safe

• Make sure records are accurate and plans are followed, working closely with your Deputy Manager

What you'll need; experience in residential childcare or a similar setting, the confidence to lead a team and a Level 3 Diploma (or a commitment to complete it).

We'll train you: in leadership, supervision and management.

What you'll get

[Pay and Shift Detail] / [Benefits] / Training and wellbeing support / Clear progression

Where this can take you

Senior Support Worker > Deputy Manager > Registered Manager > Responsible Individual. Many of our leaders started exactly where you would.

Safeguarding

All colleagues bear responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and additional appropriate training whenever needed.

Pre-Employment Checks

All colleagues must be willing to undergo a full background check prior to starting in post .

This will include:

Enhanced disclosure

Right to work checks

Full employment history (going back to leaving secondary education)

Reference contact information (all roles within the past two years and all roles that involved working directly with vulnerable people)

Overseas police check (for all candidates that have spent at least 12 months overseas during the past 10 years

Once we receive your application you will be invited to arrange a screening call with our AI Talent Agent - Lily.

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