Residential Senior Support Worker - Lantern House

Shaw Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks induction training

Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership

Structured career progression

£1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep

28 days annual leave

Free meals during shifts

Employee benefits incl. discounts

24/7 well-being support

Christmas voucher up to £200

Job summary

Homes2Inspire is seeking a Residential Senior Support Worker to lead shifts in a trauma-informed residential setting and mentor care teams. You will support young people with empathy, structure, and resilience, ensuring safeguarding and high standards of care.

Join Lantern House in Sutton-in-Ashfield to progress professionally in a values-led organisation offering funded qualifications, paid induction, and enhanced sleep-in earnings.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people in a residential setting
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Supporting and mentoring Support Workers and Waking Night staff
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Promoting best practice and professional development across the team
• Organising meaningful activities that promote joy, learning and growth
• Maintaining high standards of documentation and safeguarding

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate personality

Emotional resilience

Shift flexibility

Residential care experience

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Residential Senior Support Worker – Lead with Compassion

Location: Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary: Starting Rate (£32,743.00), 12 months in position (£33,726.00), 24 months in position (£34,737.00)

Pay Explained: We offer a competitive salary with clear opportunities for progression and increased earnings. As a Band 1 Senior Youth Support Worker, you will receive a starting salary of £32,743 per annum (£15.74 per hour), with the opportunity to earn an additional £5,200 per year through sleep-ins based on two sleep-ins per week, plus a £100 bonus, giving a total earning potential of £37,943 per annum.

After 12 months in post, you can progress to Band 2, increasing your salary to £33,726 per annum (£16.21 per hour) and your total earning potential to £38,926 per annum, including sleep-in payments and bonus.

After 24 months in post, you can progress to Band 3, earning £34,737 per annum (£16.70 per hour), with a total earning potential of £39,937 per annum, including sleep-in payments and bonus.

This structured pay scale recognises both experience and ongoing professional development, ensuring your earnings increase as you progress in your role and continue to build your expertise as a Senior Youth Support Worker.

Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts including early, lates, long days, and sleep-ins

Looking to Step Up and Make a Bigger Impact? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead by example in a trauma-informed residential setting? Do you have experience supporting young people and want to help shape a safe, nurturing home environment where both staff and residents thrive?

At Homes2Inspire, we’re looking for compassionate, confident leaders who can guide teams and support young people with empathy, structure, and resilience. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow within a values-led organization, we’d love to hear from you.

What The Role Involves

• Leading shifts and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Supporting and mentoring Support Workers and Waking Night staff
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Promoting best practice and professional development across the team
• Organising meaningful activities that promote joy, learning, and growth
• Maintaining high standards of documentation and safeguarding

About Lantern House

Lantern House is a warm and welcoming two-bedded residential home in Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield. Nestled between the peaceful surroundings of Skegby and the vibrant main street of Sutton, our home offers the best of both worlds. With easy access to the A38 and M1, and close to the Designer Village, there are plenty of opportunities for days out and local activities.

At present, Lantern House is home to two young people, each with their own unique personality. One enjoys gaming and quiet time, while the other loves being out and about, keeping busy with new experiences.

Our home provides a nurturing environment where childhood experiences are celebrated, futures are supported, and strong, positive relationships are built.

What Our Young People Love

• Going to the beach
• Getting their nails done
• Exploring on day trips
• Arts, crafts and board games
• Gaming and music.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have:

• A strong, compassionate personality and leadership qualities
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people in a residential setting
• A QCF Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (essential)
• A desire to grow—opportunities to complete a fully funded Level 5 qualification available

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of paid induction training
• Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare
• Structured career progression into management roles
• £1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (£44.56 per shift)
• 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
• 24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions
• Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours

Important Information

• We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work
• All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week
• All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies
• Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date
• Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Homes2Inspire, we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.

We offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements—please let us know in your application if you have lived-in care experience.

Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children’s services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply.

We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.

Get in Touch

For questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from our Careers Team:

[e-mail]

01788 487057