Location: Hucknall, Nottingham
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year (plus £70 per sleep‑in)
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of a compassionate and supportive children’s residential provider who is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of children with learning disabilities and ready to take on added responsibility and leadership.
At a Glance
* Role: Senior Support Worker in a therapeutic, nurturing children’s home
* Tasks: Daily care, learning disability support, key working and leadership duties
* Benefits: Competitive pay, pension, referral bonuses, on‑site parking
* Why apply: Make a meaningful difference while developing as a practitioner and leader
* Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare + 2+ years’ experience
* Team culture: Supportive, person‑centred and committed to every child’s safety and dignity
About the Children’s Home
This home provides a safe, stable, loving environment for children with learning disabilities. Young people receive personalised care, education support, therapy, life‑skills development and patient, compassionate guidance. Staff work at the children’s pace, ensuring they feel valued, understood and supported to reach their full potential.
The mission is simple: restore hope, build confidence and create a future filled with possibility.
The Role: Senior Support Worker
As Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children with learning disabilities and helping maintain a safe, therapeutic and nurturing home environment. Working closely with the Registered Manager and wider team, you will support daily routines, lead shifts, and act as a positive role model for both children and staff.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will:
* Provide high‑quality, person‑centred care to children with learning disabilities
* Support daily home routines, therapeutic activities and life‑skills development
* Lead shifts, ensuring staff are organised, supported and working safely
* Assist with care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support plans
* Maintain high‑quality documentation and accurate reporting
* Support new and developing staff through guidance and positive example
* Contribute to household tasks including menus, shopping and activity planning
* Help manage challenging behaviour calmly and therapeutically
* Communicate effectively with children, staff and external professionals
* Promote equality, dignity, safeguarding and children’s rights at all times
The Senior Support Worker is central to creating a warm, stable environment where young people can feel safe and thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead shifts and take responsibility for staff direction in the absence of senior colleagues
* Support quality assurance and ensure records are kept to high standards
* Provide guidance and informal supervision to other Support Workers
* Participate in multi‑agency meetings and review processes
* Ensure risk assessments, care plans and behaviour plans remain up to date
* Help maintain positive routines, structures and meaningful daily activities
* Promote emotional wellbeing and therapeutic support approaches
* Use initiative and resilience during challenging or emotional situations
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
* Understanding of learning disabilities, safeguarding and children’s rights
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to maintain professional boundaries
* Emotional resilience and capacity to work in challenging situations
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience supporting or mentoring other staff
* Strong knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and regulations
The ideal Senior Support Worker will be approachable, adaptable, patient and committed to helping each child feel safe and valued.
Salary & Benefits
* £14.50 per hour
* £70 per sleep‑in
* Company pension
* On‑site parking
* Referral programme
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Safer Recruitment
This role requires substantial contact with children.
An enhanced DBS check is mandatory, along with reference checks and full safer‑recruitment vetting.
Apply Today
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and believe you have the passion and expertise to excel as a Senior Support Worker, we would love to hear from you.
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