Senior Support Worker Young People
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.00 to £15.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | With £65 per sleep in night |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Whalley Range, Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Para Group Holdings |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are hiring Team Leader for our Residential Children's Home in Manchester .
"Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential"
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides its self in been child focused while at the same time believing in investing in its team.
What we aim to do is offer support and nurture for children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties; and help navigate through day-to-day life using the therapeutic trauma informed PACE approach.
The role of Team Leader involves:
Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
Supporting the young people’s emotional needs
Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
Taking the children on activities
Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
What we are looking for from you:
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (Essential)
Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
Passion to help nurture young people
Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
Full, UK driving licence (essential)
All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
What we can offer:
A salary of £29,000 to £31,160 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £14.00 to £15.00 per hour), £65 per sleep in night.
Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
Enrolment into company pension scheme
28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
Monthly recognition awards
Casual dress code
As a company we are offering a rewards and recognition bonus scheme based upon the performance of the home, additional earnings can see up to £1000 - subject to terms and condition
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
QCF 3/4 Residential children's and young people (required)
Work Location: In person
"Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential"
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prides its self in been child focused while at the same time believing in investing in its team.
What we aim to do is offer support and nurture for children and young people with emotional behaviour difficulties; and help navigate through day-to-day life using the therapeutic trauma informed PACE approach.
The role of Team Leader involves:
Leading shifts and supervising junior members of staff
Undertaking agreed, delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis
Supporting the young people’s emotional needs
Contributing towards maintaining a safe, warm and homely environment
Providing outstanding care to children while applying their individual care plans
Taking the children on activities
Liaising with families and professionals to ensure the best possible care is being provided and carried out
Taking a proactive approach in supporting the children with attending and engaging in their education
To make and maintain accurate records of the child’s day, including any incidents that may occur
Carry out general housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, and completing health and safety checks
Apply safeguarding knowledge to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the home
Comply with GDPR and Health and Safety regulations
What we are looking for from you:
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (Essential)
Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
Passion to help nurture young people
Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins
Full, UK driving licence (essential)
All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
What we can offer:
A salary of £29,000 to £31,160 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £14.00 to £15.00 per hour), £65 per sleep in night.
Enrolment onto the fully funded QCF Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
Enrolment into company pension scheme
28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays
Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
Monthly recognition awards
Casual dress code
As a company we are offering a rewards and recognition bonus scheme based upon the performance of the home, additional earnings can see up to £1000 - subject to terms and condition
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
QCF 3/4 Residential children's and young people (required)
Work Location: In person