Senior Children's Support Worker

Senior Salary Scale: Earn between £14.20 and £14.80 per hour (£30,784 per annum top rate)

Milestone Pay Increases: Additional pay boosts following probation and service milestones

Paid Qualification Support: Comprehensive funding for Level 3 or 4 childcare qualifications

Shift Leadership Growth: Direct line of progression into management positions

Stepping into a senior care role requires an exceptional blend of emotional intelligence, professional boundary setting, and team leadership. Young people in residential care thrive when their care team is supported by clear, confident leadership on shift.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our Crediton children's home. You will guide daily shifts, mentor support workers, oversee care plans, and ensure exemplary safeguarding practices across the home.

This opportunity is well suited to candidates with background experience as a Senior Care Worker, Residential Support Worker, Youth Mentor, Key Worker, or Team Leader in youth settings.

How you will make a difference

Shift Leadership: Run daily shifts smoothly, assigning tasks and ensuring care plans are strictly followed.

Empower Young People: Foster an inclusive home environment that prioritises emotional well being and positive progress.

Maintain Standards: Oversee daily documentation, incident reporting, and multi agency communication.

What you will bring

Proven Track Record: Minimum 6 months of paid experience in a children's residential environment.

Core Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or willingness to obtain.

Clean Licence: A valid UK manual driving licence and willingness to drive home vehicles.

Know an experienced senior carer looking for better pay and real career progression? Introduce them to our Cardiff branch today. If they successfully secure a post, you will receive a £300 Love2Shop reward voucher.

If you are ready to lead from the front, submit your updated CV to us today. Click Apply Now to request a quick 24 hour interview call back from our recruitment team.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.