Senior Support Worker

S.N.G Healthcare Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lymington is seeking a Senior Support Worker to deliver high-quality care for children in a residential setting. The role involves creating a supportive environment, managing care plans, and working with young people facing trauma. The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving license and have the right to work in the UK. This permanent position offers a salary range of £28,000 - £31,000 and includes benefits such as a pension scheme and professional training.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Additional professional training

Massage vouchers

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in line with company policies and children's regulations.
• Create a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies on care plans.
• Act as a key worker for young people.
• Support children through trauma and challenging behaviours.
• Cover sleep-in duties and shift work.

Skills

Strong conflict management and de-escalation skills

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism

Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills

Commitment to trauma-informed care and PACE-based approaches

Enthusiasm for personal and professional development

Job description

Overview

Senior Support Worker - RCW - Children\'s Residential

Location: Lymington

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 (Plus Sleeps)

Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours/week (Shifts typically - 1 or 2 on-call/night shifts)

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in line with company policies, Quality Standards for Children's Homes, and the Children\'s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Create a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes emotional well-being, health, education, and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies to develop and implement individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Act as a key worker, helping young people build life skills, independence, and resilience, while prioritising their views, wishes, and emotional needs.
• Support children through trauma, challenging behaviours, and difficult experiences with empathy, patience, and consistency.
• Flexibility to cover sleep-in duties, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Requirements

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Full UK driving license

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Additional professional training
• Massage vouchers
• Private medical insurance

Key Skills & Qualities

• Strong conflict management and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism
• Excellent record-keeping and organisational skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and PACE-based approaches
• Enthusiasm for personal and professional development

Why Join Us?

You\'ll make a real difference in the lives of children, providing a safe space where they can grow, learn, and thrive. If you are passionate about supporting young people through trauma and helping them achieve positive outcomes, we\'d love to hear from you.

Contact

If this seems like the right role for you, please get in contact by applying. Alternative ways to get in touch: call on the number provided.