Senior Support Worker - Cannock

Care and Support Services Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Care & Support Services is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for a brand-new therapeutic home in Cannock. You will be a key member of the home's leadership team, leading daily shifts, modelling professional conduct, and supporting decision-making.

You will mentor and guide support workers, work with the Deputy and Registered Manager on audits and regulatory checks, and help implement routines, emotional regulation strategies, and risk management plans to keep young people safe.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or higher) – required.
• Experience in residential care with young people with EBD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Confident leading shifts and mentoring junior staff.
• Skilled in safeguarding, de-escalation, and therapeutic approaches.
• Reliable, reflective, and emotionally consistent.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shifts, model professional conduct, and support decision-making.
• Mentor and guide support workers during challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Work with the Deputy and Registered Manager on audits, reports, regulatory checks.
• Help implement routines, emotional regulation strategies, and risk management plans.
• Build trusting relationships with young people through reflective and therapeutic practice.
• Ensure home is placement-ready and compliant with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safeguarding

De-escalation

Therapeutic approaches

Emotional regulation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or higher)

Job description

As Senior Support Worker, you will be a key member of the home's leadership team. You will:

• Lead daily shifts, model professional conduct, and support with decision-making
• Mentor and guide support workers, especially during challenging or high-pressure situations
• Work closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager on audits, reports, and regulatory checks
• Help implement consistent routines, emotional regulation strategies, and risk management plans
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with young people through reflective and therapeutic practice
• Ensure that the home is always placement-ready and compliant with regulatory standards

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone looking to make a lasting impact in a brand-new therapeutic setting.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or higher)
• Experience working in residential care with young people presenting EBD, ADHD, or complex needs
• Confident leading shifts and mentoring junior staff
• Skilled in safeguarding, de-escalation, and therapeutic approaches
• Reliable, reflective, and emotionally consistent

About the Company

Care & Support Services is preparing to open a new registered children’s home in Cannock. This home will provide trauma-informed, emotionally secure care for young people with complex needs. We are building a passionate team that will prioritise emotional safety, consistent boundaries, and strong professional care.