Senior Support Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Work-life balance

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Children and Families Services seeks a Senior Support Worker to provide personal and practical care to children and young people in community, home and group settings. You will help them build independence, resilience and wellbeing through child-centred support.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families! You will develop tailored support plans, observe and communicate effectively, and guide staff through

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or above in a relevant field.
• Solid understanding of child development and family systems.
• Full driving licence (unless registered disabled).
• Minimum of three years of experience working with children, young people, and their families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families and partner agencies to create tailored support plans.
• Observe and communicate effectively to ensure each child receives the support they need.
• Guide and mentor staff through supervision, induction, and development.
• Maintain high-quality standards in line with safeguarding and CQC requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

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Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in supporting children and families to thrive, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and flourish. Join us in our mission to create a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in our Children & Families Services team. Your mission will be to provide personal and practical care to children and young people in community, home, and group settings. You will help them build independence, resilience, and wellbeing through child-centred support. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families!

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with families, colleagues, and partner agencies to create tailored support plans.
• Observe and communicate effectively to ensure each child receives the support they need.
• Guide and mentor staff through supervision, induction, and development.
• Maintain high-quality standards in line with CQC requirements.
• Deliver creative and flexible support, including sleep programmes and short-term interventions.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A professional qualification at NVQ level 3 or above in a relevant field.
• A solid understanding of child development and family systems.
• A full driving licence (unless registered disabled).
• A minimum of three years of experience working with children, young people, and their families.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• The ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively.
• A commitment to excellent customer care and a high level of personal drive.
• A warm, caring personality with a non-judgmental attitude.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive environment that encourages work-life balance.
• Competitive pay and generous leave entitlements.

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.