Senior Support Worker

Candidate Source; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in High Wycombe is looking for a Senior Support Worker to create a safe and motivating environment for young people. You will implement care plans, build relationships, and maintain high-quality standards in care. The role offers full-time hours with opportunities for leadership progression, additional on-call allowance, and various perks. Ideal candidates should have relevant childcare experience and a UK driving licence.

Benefits

Company pension

Free/discounted food

On-site parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Previous experience within childcare or residential support settings.
• Health and social care qualifications preferred, not essential.
• A valid full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the creation and implementation of care plans.
• Building effective relationships with young people and families.
• Maintaining a clean and positive home environment.
• Keeping accurate records and ensuring documentation meets standards.
• Promoting high-quality residential care.
• Assisting with educational and social development.

Skills

Childcare experience

Ability to maintain a safe environment

Relationship building

Organization skills

Education

Health and social care qualifications

Job description

You know the impact great care can have - and as a Senior Support Worker, you'll be at the heart of creating a safe, motivating environment where young people can genuinely thrive. This is your chance to step into a role where your experience directly shapes outcomes, guides others, and keeps a high-quality home running smoothly.

What's in it for you

• A permanent, full-time role with meaningful progression into leadership responsibilities.
• Additional on-call allowance to recognise your contribution.
• Company pension, company events, free/discounted food and on-site parking.
• The opportunity to influence care plans, development and daily life for young people who rely on consistent, trusted support.
• Backing from a company committed to high standards and positive outcomes.

What you'll be getting stuck into as a Senior Support Worker

• Supporting the creation, review and implementation of care plans and risk assessments.
• Building effective relationships with young people, families and external agencies.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and positive home environment alongside young people.
• Keeping accurate records and ensuring all documentation meets required standards.
• Promoting high-quality residential care aligned with internal expectations and Ofsted requirements.
• Assisting with educational and social development, including Individual Education Programmes.

What you'll bring to the table as a Senior Support Worker

• Previous experience within childcare or residential support settings.
• Health and social care qualifications (preferred, not essential).
• A valid full UK driving licence.
• The ability to carry out senior duties and provide reliable support to managers when required.

Working hours
Day 1: 9am-11pm + sleep-in
Day 2: 7am-11pm + sleep-in
Day 3: 7am-9am handover, then finish

If you're ready to step into a Senior Support Worker role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and supported, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to start the conversation.

The job title of 'Senior' relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience.