Senior Children's Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 3,300 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

NEST pension

Life Assurance

Free meals

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an active, fun Senior Support Worker to join a nurturing home environment. You will support young people, help build confidence, and deliver structure within a caring team. Sleep-ins are required and a full UK driving licence is needed.

We offer a competitive salary (£33,927-£35,143), fully funded training, and generous benefits including 28 days annual leave and a pension. Join a supportive employer that values safety and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' Children's Home experience.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification is required.
• A Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a residential setting with positive role modelling and structure.
• Assist with personal development, confidence-building and skill acquisition.
• Work long shifts, including sleep-ins, to ensure consistent support and safety for the young people.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to promote resilience and independence.

Skills

Driving Licence

Team player

Flexibility

People skills

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title

Senior Support Worker

Location

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, East of England / PE13 Postcode Area

Salary

£33,927- £35,143 ( Inclusive of sleep-ins)

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking an active, fun, and outgoing Senior Support Worker to join a nurturing home environment in Wisbech. This role involves supporting young people through challenges, helping them build confidence, skills, and brighter futures within a caring team setting. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference, this opportunity is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young people in a residential setting, providing positive role modelling and structure.
• Assisting with their personal development, confidence-building, and skill acquisition.
• Working long shifts, including sleep-ins, to ensure consistent support and safety for the young people.
• Building strong, trusting relationships to promote resilience and independence.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' Children's Home experience.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification.
• A caring, energetic, and flexible approach.
• Willingness to work shifts and sleep-ins.
• A Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay, maternity, and paternity benefits.
• Free meals, life assurance, and access to a NEST pension.
• 28 days annual leave.
• DBS paid for.
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.