Senior Support Worker

Active Care Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub

Active Reward App

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Active Care Group invites applications for a Senior Support Worker at Pear Tree House, Swindon, a new children's home providing residential and short breaks for children with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will lead shifts, safeguard children, and supervise staff alongside the service manager.

The role requires Level 3 NVQ/diploma in residential childcare (England) or willingness to work towards, with on-call duties, weekend work and a rota-based schedule. Enhanced DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.
• Driving Licence would be preferable.
• Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 diploma in residential childcare (England) or willingness to work towards after probation.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Support reviews of children’s care plans and update plans as required.
• Ensure up-to-date risk assessments and person-centred goals are in place.
• Attend reviews with the service manager and contribute to care planning.
• Provide personal care and support to children and young people.
• Participate in mandatory training and on-call duties.
• Administering medication if required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Planning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discretion and safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare (England)

Job description

# Senior Support WorkerSwindonFull TimeCloses 4 November 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role**Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.**We'd like you to join us as a Senior Support Worker at our new Children’s Home, Pear Tree House, in Swindon.Our vision is a world where people with the most complex needs are surrounded by the collaborative, holistic and expert care they require and the kindness they deserve, to live a brighter future.Pear Tree House is a residential and short breaks children’s home for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Complex needs.At Pear Tree House, we work with a broad range of complex needs, which include:Autistic spectrum conditions, Moderate or severe learning difficulties, Global developmental delays, specific language/ communication, and social-emotional difficulties.**What you'll be working:**Your hours are based on a rota supporting the children and then allocated supernumerary time to support with the management of the home.* £29,525.97 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)* Permanent 37.5 hours* Every other weekend* On-call responsibilities**What you'll be doing:****The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times. All staff are expected to act in accordance with safeguarding legislation, organisational policies, and statutory guidance.****We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We expect all staff to be vigilant, proactive, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel protected, listened to, and respected.*** Supporting our children and young people with daily activities* Effectively lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.* Supporting with reviews of children’s care plans* Ensure that all children and young people have up-to-date risk assessments and person-centred goals.* Attend reviews and update children’s plans as and when required with the service manager* Ensure the children and young people feel safe, and are supported to thrive within the home and their educational environments* Carry out personal care* Cover all aspects of the support worker role and work closely with the children and young people, supporting the team on the floor to meet the needs of the service.* To be part of the on-call team* Responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training* Administering medication (if required)**What you'll have:*** Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.* Flexible, professional, and positive approach.* Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 diploma in residential childcare (England) (RQ)or be willing to work towards after probation.* Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.* Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.* Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations* Driving License would be preferable* Ability to address and respond to employee issues fairly and consistently.**Safer Recruitment & Compliance Section*** **This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the children’s barred list.*** **References and background checks will be required in line with safer recruitment practices.*** **Ongoing safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.****We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.****What to look forward to:*** 25 days plus bank holidays* Birthday off* Join the **Active Learning Hub**and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* **Active Reward App** giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop* Free 24 hour confidential **Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App**to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice* A **Nest Personal Pension** account* Access to join a **Medicash Health Plan** for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits* **Refer a Friend** **Scheme** and earn yourself up to **£1500** by recommending someone you know* ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group| || --- || **Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ |Salary£29,525.97 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)## Job detailsReference: REQ002487Contract type: Full TimeDivision: NorthPosted: 7 October 2026Closing date: 4 November 2026