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Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 1 - 36,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NN5, Dallington, West Northamptonshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Derbyshire
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Hours: Shift pattern including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays
About the Company
This established children’s residential home provides a therapeutic and nurturing environment for young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is committed to promoting positive development, safety, and wellbeing through a compassionate, values-driven approach.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and provide high-quality care for our young people. You will support daily activities, education, and statutory meetings, ensuring a consistent, therapeutic approach. This role includes supervising and mentoring staff, maintaining high standards within the home, and safeguarding the welfare of all residents.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure consistent, high-quality care in line with regulations.
· Support young people’s daily routines, education, therapy, and personal development.
· Implement care plans, risk assessments, and LAC documentation, attending statutory meetings as required.
· Safeguard young people, respond to challenging behaviours, and promote positive outcomes.
· Build strong relationships with families, social workers, and external professionals.
· Assist with household tasks, budgeting, and maintaining a safe, homely environment.
· Contribute to staff induction, training, and professional development.
· Complete accurate reports, records, and administrative duties.
· Provide cover for management when required and participate in the on-call system.
Person Specification / Requirements
Qualifications
· NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (essential)
· Good standard of English (written and spoken)
· Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care, First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, or Health & Safety (desirable)
Experience
· Supporting young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
· Leading shifts and supervising staff teams
· Completing reports and attending multi-agency meetings
· Experience with ASC, mental health, or complex needs (desirable)
Skills & Attributes
· Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
· Resilient, empathetic, and able to handle challenging behaviour
· Flexible, person-centred, and committed to safeguarding
· Ability to drive home transport (desirable)Before You Apply
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