Senior Support Worker
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Moreton, Wirral
Salary
£31,886 to £33,155
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This job involves supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a residential home, working a shift pattern that includes sleep-ins. You'll help with daily tasks, provide emotional support and work with a team to create a safe environment. It's a challenging but rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with children and can handle shift work. It suits someone who is caring, patient and able to work as part of a team.
What you'll need
- You'll need a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field, such as childcare or youth work.
- You should have experience working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- You'll need to be physically fit and able to work a shift pattern that includes sleep-ins.
- You should be able to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and children.
- You'll need to be able to handle challenging behaviour and remain calm in difficult situations.
How to boost your chances
- Consider taking a Level 3 qualification in childcare or youth work if you don't already have one.
- Look into the employer's values and mission to make sure you're a good fit.
- Practice your communication skills by volunteering or working in a role that involves supporting children.
- Think about how you would handle a difficult situation with a child and be prepared to talk about it in an interview.
- Research the local area and the specific homes where you'll be working to get a sense of the community and the children you'll be supporting.
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Job description
Senior Residential Support Worker Locations: CH44 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home CH61 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home LL11 - 2-Bed Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home Salary: £15.33-£15.94 per hour (dependent on Level 3 qualification) Sleep-in Payment: £60 per sleep Contract: Full Time - 40 hours per week Shift Pattern: 2 on, 4 off (10:00am - 10:00pm) with sleep-ins About the Role We are looking for pa…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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