Senior Resource Centre Worker (Shift Lead) Location: Harrogate Pay Rate – Starting from £14.63 Contract: Full-time, shifts incl. evenings/weekends/bank holidays

We’re looking for an experienced residential support worker to step into a Senior / Shift Lead role within a Children’s Resource Centre, supporting disabled children and young people with complex needs across residential, school, community and home settings.

The role

* Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the centre.

* Provide high-quality physical, social and emotional care.

* Act as key worker for more complex cases and support care planning.

* Supervise and guide junior staff, sessional workers and students.

* Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews/meetings.

* Support behaviour management, risk assessments and safeguarding.

* Promote education, recreation and social activities.

* Administer and monitor medication safely.

* Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays.

About you

Essential:

* Strong experience with children/young people, ideally with disabilities or complex needs.

* Residential or shift-based work experience.

* Level 3 Diploma – Caring for Children & Young People (or equivalent).

* Confident leading shifts and motivating a team.

* Solid knowledge of safeguarding and child development.

* Clear communication skills and good report writing.

* IT-literate, resilient and able to work flexibly.

* Understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations

* Enhanced DBS required.

Desirable:

* Experience with multi-agency working.

* Familiarity with behaviour management and alternative communication (e.g., Makaton/PECS)