Senior Support Worker Children

Job description

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 ]

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cardiff

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-08-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English