Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Meditemp.co.uk; Ascot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support care provider in Ascot is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to support a young child with complex needs in a solo placement home. This role offers a starting salary of £31,000 and includes benefits such as sleep-in allowances and training. The ideal candidate will have experience working with challenging behaviours and demonstrate emotional resilience and leadership skills. Join us in making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexitime

On-site parking

Extensive training and therapeutic development

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex, challenging behaviours.
• Emotional resilience, patience, and a calm, confident approach.
• A belief that every child has potential.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and supporting staff in a solo placement environment.
• Building safe, trusting relationships with a child.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.

Skills

Experience with children with complex, challenging behaviours

Emotional resilience

Leadership skills

Team player

Education

Level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

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Role: Senior Support Worker - Solo Placement Children's Home

Location: Ascot

Salary: £31,200.00 base salary plus £60 per sleep-in (as per business need). Optional overtime available.

Pay: From £31,200.00 per year

We are opening a specialist solo placement home in Ascot, supporting a young child with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker who can provide stability, consistency, and genuine care – supported by one of the most robust professional networks in the sector.

Why this role is unique

We know the challenges, and we invest heavily to make sure our staff feel supported and equipped. You will not be alone in this role. We provide:

• Regulatory Consultant (ex-Ofsted Inspector): full service audits to strengthen practice.
• Full-time Responsible Individual: with a proven Outstanding Ofsted track record.
• Clinical Psychologist: regular assessments and ongoing guidance.
• Clinical Mental Health Nurse: ACEs and trauma-informed training for all staff.
• Physical Intervention Training (PRICE): available as needed, especially for new starters.
• Therapeutic frameworks: PBS, PERMA, PACE, Active Support, and Trauma-Informed Practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and supporting staff in a solo placement environment.
• Building safe, trusting relationships with a child who needs consistency and compassion.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
• Working closely with clinicians, managers, and external professionals.
• Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children with complex, challenging behaviours.
• Emotional resilience, patience, and a calm, confident approach.
• A belief that every child has potential, even when facing significant barriers.
• A team player with leadership skills who can inspire colleagues.
• Level 3 in Children and Young People preferred but not essential.

Benefits and opportunities

• Starting salary of £31,000+.
• Sleep-in allowance (£55 per sleep, 1-2 per week).
• Optional overtime for extra earnings.
• Extensive training and therapeutic development.
• Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager roles.
• A supportive, family-feel culture that values staff wellbeing.

Apply today and help us build brighter futures, one child at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional information

• Application questions:
  • Do you have a DBS on the update service?
  • Have you worked with individuals on DoLs Orders?
• Work Location: In person
• Benefits: Company pension, Flexitime, On-site parking

Meditemp is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client in relation to this vacancy.