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Nothing But Recruitment Ltd; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nothing But Recruitment Ltd in North Devon is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker for a specialist children’s residential home. You will lead shifts, support the care team and ensure each young person’s needs are met to the highest standard.

The role involves managing staff, coordinating activities, safeguarding, and contributing to ongoing training. Salary is £29,702.40 per year for a 35‑hour week, with sleep‑in and on‑call duties paid separately.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting.
• Ability to lead a team and take responsibility during shifts.
• Strong communication with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Calm, professional demeanor when handling challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and ensure smooth day‑to‑day running of the home.
• Organise staff and allocate responsibilities across each shift.
• Act as the responsible senior on shift and escalate concerns when needed.
• Build positive relationships with children and provide consistent support.
• Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents and interventions.
• Mentor less experienced staff through induction and supervision.
• Assist with healthcare needs, education support and home activities.
• Take part in sleep‑in duties and on‑call rota.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding

Child care experience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a specialist children’s residential home in North Devon. This hands‑on senior position is crucial in creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment for children and young people. You will lead shifts, support the wider care team, and ensure that each young person's individual needs are met to the highest possible standard.

What You Will Do

• Lead shifts and ensure the day-to-day running of the home is completed to a high standard.
• Organise staff and allocate responsibilities throughout each shift.
• Act as the responsible senior member of staff during shifts, dealing appropriately with incidents and escalating concerns where required.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the children and provide clear, consistent support.
• Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, and interventions.
• Support less experienced staff through induction and day‑to‑day supervision.
• Assist with healthcare needs, education support, and participate in home activities.
• Undertake sleep‑in duties and participate in an on‑call rota.

What We Are Looking For

• Experienced, reliable, and confident working with children and young people in a residential care environment.
• Ability to take responsibility and lead a team during shifts.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues, families, and external professionals.
• Calm and professional demeanour when dealing with challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Package

Salary: £29,702.40 per annum based on a 35‑hour week, excluding sleep‑ins and additional payments. Additional payments are available for sleep‑ins and on‑call duties. Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided, along with regular supervision and appraisal.