Senior Support worker- children's services various south wales locations Great company Suppleo healthcare is a dedicated healthcare recruitment agency built on understanding, respect, and long-term relationships. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to nurse and support staff across England and Wales. We are currently looking for a number of senior support workers across south wales to join one our national children provider clients and need you! Key Responsibilities * Direct Care: Provide trauma-informed, person-centered support in a therapeutic children's residential setting. * Leadership: Assist the home manager in mentoring support workers, leading shifts, and ensuring high standards of care. * Safeguarding: Protect young people from harm and strictly adhere to child protection procedures. * Administration: Assist with shift planning, accurate record-keeping, and care plan reviews. * Community Engagement: Facilitate leisure and educational activities to help young people build life skills. [1, 2, 3] Requirements * Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent in Health & Social Care). * Experience: Previous experience working in a residential care setting with children or vulnerable individuals. * Licensing: A full, manual UK driving license is strictly required. * Competencies: Strong resilience, communication skills, and an open-minded approach to therapeutic care. [1, 2, 3, 4] Typical Working Conditions * Hours: Shift work is required, including evenings, weekends, and on-call or sleep-in duties. * Pay & Benefits: Senior roles often offer competitive hourly rates (e.g., £15.25–£16.25/hr