**Job Title: Senior Support Worker (Residential Childcare) – Wednesbury WS10**
**Location:** Wednesbury, WS10
**Salary:** **£13.50 per hour**
**Shift Pattern:** **Full-Time (Days/Nights)**
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### **Lead with Impact as a Senior Support Worker!**
We are seeking an experienced **Senior Support Worker** to join our dedicated team in **Wednesbury (WS10)**. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional with **Level 3 in Childcare & Health & Social Care** to take the next step in their career while making a real difference in young lives.
### **Why Join Us?**
**Enhanced Pay Rate:** £13.50/hour
**Career Progression:** Step into a leadership role with development opportunities
**Supportive Environment:** Work with a team committed to excellence in care
**Flexible Shifts:** Full-time days/nights to suit your lifestyle
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### **Key Responsibilities:**
- Provide **leadership and guidance** to support workers in a residential childcare setting
- Develop and implement **individual care plans** for young people
- Ensure the highest standards of **safety, wellbeing and safeguarding**
- Act as a **role model**, mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices
- Maintain accurate records and comply with all **regulatory requirements**
- Liaise with **multi-disciplinary teams** including social workers and healthcare professionals
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### **Essential Requirements:**
**Level 3 Qualification in Childcare/Health & Social Care** (Essential)
**Proven experience in residential childcare** (Minimum 2 years)
**Full UK Driving Licence** (Essential)
Strong **leadership, communication and organisational skills**
Comprehensive understanding of **safeguarding procedures**
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### **Apply Now!**
If you're an experienced care professional ready to take on a **Senior Support Worker** role in **Wednesbury**, we want to hear from you! Click **"Apply"** today to start your application.
**Keywords for Search Visibility:**
Senior Support Worker, Residential Childcare, Team Leader, Health & Social Care, Level 3, Care Coordinator, Youth Worker, Childcare Supervisor, Social Care, Vulnerable Children, Care Manager, Full-Time, Days, Nights
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wednesbury WS10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- senior support worker: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Wednesbury WS10 (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (required)
Work Location: In person