Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Senior Support Worker to join their team in Nottingham. This role involves delivering high-quality care to children and young people, mentoring staff, and ensuring a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and a passion for safeguarding children.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance

Supportive team and management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a residential setting with children.
• Genuine passion for supporting and safeguarding children.
• Flexibility to work on a rota, including weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children in line with their care plans.
• Lead shifts and ensure smooth operations and communication.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

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We are a nurturing and child-focused residential children’s home dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment for children and young people aged [insert age range] with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties (EBD). Our goal is to empower children to build resilience, achieve independence, and thrive.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and support, acting as a positive role model while overseeing daily operations and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with their individual care plans.
• Promote the emotional, physical, and social development of children through structured routines and activities.
• Take the lead during shifts, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication with the team.
• Support the management team in implementing care strategies, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records and reports, including incident logs, keywork sessions, and daily progress.
• Guide, support, and mentor support workers and new staff, encouraging continuous professional development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and external agencies.
• Contribute to team meetings and work collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes for the children.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience working in a residential setting with children or young people.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or Children and Young People’s Workforce) – essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting and safeguarding children.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work on a rota, including weekends and sleep-ins.
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or willingness to obtain one.
• Competitive salary and sleep-in allowance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team and management

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  Entry level

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• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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