Senior Children's Home Support Worker - Holly House

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Chesterfield is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their management team in a residential home. The role involves supporting staff, ensuring the safety of children, and leading by example. Candidates should have experience in residential childcare and effective communication skills. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

28 days annual leave

Medicash

Employee Assistant Program

Wellbeing support

Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Subsidised days out

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years' experience working with children and young people in a residential setting.
• Commitment to working a shift pattern including sleep in duties + overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team with directing roles and responsibilities to support workers.
• Ensure the monitoring of children and young people’s behaviour, safety, and well-being.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

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Senior Children's Home Support Worker - Holly House, Chesterfield

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Client:

Shaw Trust

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

82497efe6071

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with a background in Residential Childcare looking to take the next step up in your career?

Job role: Senior Support Worker

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £27,785.00 - £33,992.00 per annum(Inclusive of your attendance allowance of £1,400 per annum and 1 sleep-in per week at £44.56 each)

Homes2Inspire are looking for a Senior Support Worker to be part of the Management team for a residential home in Chesterfield, Derbyshire!

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support the management team with directing roles and responsibilities to support workers and ensuring the monitoring of children and young people’s behaviour, safety, and well-being.

Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with others are vital! As a shift leader, the right candidate will be someone who leads by example, upholds standards, and ensures that the safeguarding of children and young people underpins all decisions made.

*Full job description available on request

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years' experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (In line with Ofsted requirements)
• Commitment to working a shift pattern including sleep in duties + overtime
• Full UK driving licence

The Benefits:

Aside from the fulfilling aspect of helping to support young people reach positive outcomes, there are other benefits to this role. The work undertaken by our dedicated teams are invaluable to us, Homes2Inspire employees also have access to the following benefits:

- Opportunities for progression as well as cross-organisation development

- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays with increases with length of service (up to 33 days after 5 years’ service) and ability to purchase additional annual leave

- Medicash - claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment

- Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone, sms, whatsapp and live chat. 8 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided

- Wellbeing support – We have an internal health and wellbeing team who are on hand and available to provide professional help and support during difficult times. Our team all have an NHS clinical background and are trained in their field of expertise

- Shopping, Cinema and Holiday discounts – you can also sign up to the Blue Light discount card for £4.99 for 2 years to access additional online and retail savings

- Cycle to Work Scheme – A cost-effective solution to getting new cycling equipment

- ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where employees can earn a £500.00 bonus every time for referring the right candidate to us

- Subsidised days out and activities with our young people