Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Letchworth. This full-time role involves leading a team, providing care, and fostering relationships with children. The position offers competitive pay, career progression, and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Real Progression Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Pay Scales

Family Support

Paid Training

Free Meals

Generous Annual Leave

Free DBS Check

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of experience in the care sector required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and provide high-quality care and support.
• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.

Skills

Caring Nature

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Level 3 qualification in residential childcare

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14.05.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Support Worker

Children's Residential
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Salary: £31.2k - £32.4k per year + additional £4,000-£8,000 per year for sleep-ins
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required

About Us:
We are a leading provider of innovative care and education services for children and young people with complex needs, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. Our mission is to make every day extraordinary for the children we support, believing in their potential and helping them achieve it.

The Opportunity:
We are experiencing continued growth within our team and are seeking a full-time Senior Support Worker to join our amazing, supportive team in Letchworth. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding care and support, helping young people lead happy and fulfilling lives.
We provide sector-leading training and coaching to help our staff advance in their careers. By learning new key skills and gaining a variety of qualifications, you will open up numerous progression opportunities within the social care sector. Many of our regional and service managers started as support workers and have successfully climbed the career ladder. We are committed to supporting you to do the same!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a Team: Provide high-quality care and support, guiding and mentoring other support workers
• Role Model: Act as a positive role model for both colleagues and children, demonstrating best practices and nurturing a supportive environment
• Daily Care: Meet the everyday living needs of the children, fostering an environment of recovery, growth, and lasting change
• Build Relationships: Develop trusting relationships that make a meaningful impact on the lives of the children and young people you support
• Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring that the care provided meets the highest standards, and that each child has the opportunity to thrive

Requirements:

• Caring Nature: We seek individuals who are naturally caring, flexible, and resilient
• Experience: A minimum of 12 months of experience in the care sector is required
• Qualifications: Ideally, you will have a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare, which will be recognized in your hourly pay rate
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexibly, including shifts and sleep-ins
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits of Joining Us:

• Real Progression Opportunities: Let us invest in you and level up your career
• Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum
• Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognition for both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates
• Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay
• Rewarding Job: Full of variety and enjoyment, where no two days are the same
• Supportive Management: Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are thriving
• Team Involvement: Regular team meetings to include and contribute your ideas towards the service's progression
• Funded Qualifications: We fully fund a range of QCF's, opening up further career opportunities and extra pay
• Paid Training: Get paid while enrolling in sector-leading training
• Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success
• Free Meals: Complimentary meals during your shift
• Discount Schemes: Access to the Hapi App & Blue Light Card for discounts on high street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, and even car purchases
• NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan
• Well being Support: Access guidance via our Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Referral Scheme: Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Safeguarding Commitment:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.