Senior Support Worker

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly appraisal reviews

Clear career progression pathway

Ongoing professional development

Recognition and rewards for success

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker for a permanent role in Maidstone, England. The successful candidate will supervise a small team, ensuring exceptional standards of care for children. Key responsibilities include managing performance, promoting positive life skills, and adhering to safeguarding standards. A minimum of 1 year in a relevant care setting is required, alongside a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. This position offers a competitive salary of £28,000-£32,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of recent experience in a relevant care setting.
• Experience supporting people with emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties.
• Deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team and manage performance and development.
• Build partnerships with local authorities and external agencies.
• Motivate staff to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people.

Skills

Experience in a relevant care setting

Supporting individuals with emotional and behavioral difficulties

Delivering personal care

Leadership and management

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or equivalent

Job description

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Role: Senior Support Worker
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
Salary: £28,000-£32,000
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (on call rota, 1 in 5 weeks)

Our client, a well-established children’s residential provider, has exclusively instructed us to appoint an experienced and ambitious Senior Support Worker to manage a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a strong practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will supervise a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers exceptional standards of care and compliance.

• Line manage and supervise a small staff team, driving performance and development
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, parents/carers, and external agencies
• Promote independence and positive life skills for children aged 8-18
• Motivate and empower staff to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people
• Drive standards in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes National Minimum Standards
• Confidently manage conflict situations in a calm, professional manner
• Support the daily operational management of the home

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on leadership capacity and leads by example.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Have at least 1 year of recent experience in a relevant care setting
• Have experience supporting people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, mental health needs, and/or complex needs (ideally children)
• Have experience delivering personal care
• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, or equivalent (desirable)
• Are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare
• Are passionate about continuous professional development

You must be able to reliably commute to Maidstone or be planning relocation prior to the start date.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary: £28,000-£32,000
• Yearly appraisal reviews
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Strong leadership support structure
• Clear career progression pathway
• Ongoing professional development
• A culture that recognises and rewards success

Safeguarding Commitment

This organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

• Preferred time to be contacted:
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
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