Senior Residential Support Worker/ Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD)

Senior Residential Care Worker / Team Leader - Children's Home (EBD) Job description About Us Assist Care is a 2 bed Children's Home (EBD) in Coventry specialising in providing high-quality trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 7 - 17 with Emotional and/or Behavioural Difficulties in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Role: Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader - Children’s Home (EBD). Salary: £14.20 - £16.50 per hour + £60 sleep-in. (dependent on experience/qualifications) Key Responsibilities; * Lead shifts and support the team to ensure consistent, high-quality care. * Build strong, trusting relationships with children, promoting their safety, well-being, and development. * Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices. * Support and mentor junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive team culture. * Engage in key work sessions, activity planning, and daily routines. * Support the management team with audits, reports, and regulatory compliance. Requirements * Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a residential childcare setting. * NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent) – essential. * Commitment to undertaking Level 5 Diploma in Leadership (if not already held). * Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care and child development. * Resilient, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team. * Full UK driving licence – desirable. Benefits: * Casual clothes * Company pension * Career progression * On-site parking SPONSORSHIP VISA, NOT AVAILALE. UK DRIVING LISENCE IS ESSENTIAL