Senior Support Worker

Cpl UK - Healthcare; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl UK - Healthcare is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Nottingham to positively impact the lives of children in residential care. The role involves supporting daily routines, leading shifts, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 and relevant experience, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Company pension and employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a residential setting supporting children or young people.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.
• Flexibility to work on a rota including sleep-ins, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people with daily routines and emotional well-being.
• Leading shifts and supervising junior staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Assisting with care planning and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resilience

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Health and Social Care

Job description

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Full-Time | Permanent | Shift-based, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Be the Difference in a Child’s Life

Are you ready to take the next step in your care career? We’re looking for a Senior Support Worker who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people living in residential care.

Join a dedicated team committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children with emotional and behavioural needs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting children and young people with daily routines, personal development, and emotional well-being.
• Leading shifts and supervising junior staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care is delivered.
• Providing a stable and safe environment that promotes positive behaviour and independence.
• Assisting with care planning, safeguarding responsibilities, and record-keeping in line with regulatory standards.
• Acting as a mentor and role model, promoting trust, respect, and positive relationships.
• Collaborating with professionals, families, and external agencies to support each child’s journey.

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or Health and Social Care – essential.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a residential setting supporting children or young people.
• A caring, confident, and resilient individual with a genuine passion for helping others.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.
• Flexibility to work on a rota including sleep-ins, evenings, and weekends.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and additional sleep-in payments
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive working environment with a team that values your voice
• Opportunities to progress into Deputy or Registered Manager roles
• Company pension and employee wellbeing support

Help children feel safe, valued, and supported – every single day.

Apply now and become part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Let me know if you'd like a version tailored to a solo placement home, EBD home, or female-only setting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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