Senior Care Worker

  • 11th Mar 2025 Heanor, Derbyshire
  • Senior Children’s Support Worker Wanted!

    Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Children’s Support Worker looking for a rewarding career?
    Our client, based in Heanor or Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and provide exceptional care and support to young people aged 11-18 with complex needs, including autism.
    What’s on Offer:

    Competitive Salary: £27,592.24 per annum (inclusive of 1 sleep-in per week), with a starting base rate of £12.58 – £13.33 per hour (£25,512.24 – £27,033.24 annually).
    Career Growth: Planned career development, ongoing training, and support to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care.
    Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, on-site parking, a “Thank-you” reward system (high-street vouchers), sleep-in allowance, and comprehensive staff well-being support including on-site mental health first aiders.
    Meaningful Work: Create a “home from home” environment and participate in exciting activities like theatre trips, sports, and amusement park visits.
    Salary Uplifts: £500 increase after your first year, another £500 after your second year, with further increments based on experience and responsibilities.
    About You:

    You have at least 1 year of experience in a similar residential childcare setting.
    You possess a strong understanding of autism and challenging behaviours.
    You hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
    You have a valid driving licence.
    You are passionate about safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people.
    You are able to work a mixture of early, late and full day shifts including some weekends and bank holidays.
    Your Role:
    As a Senior Children’s Support Worker, you will:

    Provide safe, stimulating care and support to young people with complex needs.
    Create a nurturing and supportive “home from home” environment.
    Participate in a wide range of activities with the young people.
    Support the young people within the classroom setting.
    Carry out sleep in duties.
    Shift Patterns:

    Early: 07:30-15:00
    Late: 14:30-22:00 or sleep-in
    Full: 07:30-22:00 or sleep-in
    Ready to Join Us?
    Apply Today and Make a Positive Impact

    Job Info

  • Job Title: Senior Care Worker
  • Location: Heanor, Derbyshire
  • Post Date: 11th Mar 2025
  • Close Date: 11th Apr 2025
  • Job Salary: £25512 - £27033 per annum
  • Job Hours: Full Time
  • Job Contract: Permanent
  • Company: Vetro Recruitment
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