Senior Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location & Shift Pattern

• Based in Denton, working a 2 on / 4 off pattern with 48 hour shifts (10am 10am) and 150 contracted hours per month.
• Paid £14 per hour, rising to £14.50 per hour in September, with £50 per sleep and overtime at time and a half.
• Tentative start date: 1st July.

Role Overview

As a Senior Residential Support Worker you will provide direct care and support to young people with mental health needs and self harm risks. The role ensures consistent, experienced support on extended shifts so that young people receive continuity of care. You will also help maintain a safe, structured environment and act as a point of guidance for less experienced colleagues during your shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day emotional and practical support to young people in the home.
• Use your experience of mental health and self harm to identify risk and respond appropriately.
• Support young people who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Contribute to care and support plans for young people during your shifts.
• Work the 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including sleep in duties as required.
• Help maintain a safe, stable and consistent environment during extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Background in mental health care with young people.
• Experience supporting young people who self harm.
• Experience working with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
• Willingness and ability to work 48 hour shifts on a 2 on / 4 off pattern.

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