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Senior Residential Support Worker/ Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD)
- Coventry, West Midlands (County)
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £14 - £16 Per Hour
Job Description
Senior Residential Care Worker / Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD)
Job description
About Us
Assist Care is a 2 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Coventry specialising in providing high-quality trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 7 - 17 with Emotional and/or Behavioural Difficulties in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
Role: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Children’s Home (EBD).
Salary: £14.20 - £16.50 per hour + £60 sleep-in. (dependent on experience/qualifications)
Key Responsibilities;
- Lead shifts and support the team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, promoting their safety, well-being, and development.
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.
- Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive team culture.
- Engage in key work sessions, activity planning, and daily routines.
- Support the management team with audits, reports, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a residential childcare setting.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) – essential.
- Commitment to undertaking Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (if not already held).
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and child development.
- Resilient, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Full UK driving licence – desirable.
Benefits
- Casual clothes
- Company pension
- Career progression
- On-site parking