Senior Support Worker - Cannock

Care and Support Services; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Care & Support Services in Cannock, UK, is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for a brand-new therapeutic children’s home. This hands-on leadership role leads daily shifts, models professional conduct, and supports decision-making to ensure high-quality care.

You will mentor staff, work with the Deputy and Registered Manager on audits and regulatory checks, implement routines and emotional regulation strategies, and build trusting relationships with young people to maintain placement readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shifts, model professional conduct and support decision-making
• Mentor and guide support workers during challenging or high-pressure situations
• Collaborate with Deputy and Registered Manager on audits, reports and regulatory checks
• 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 the home remains placement-ready and compliant with regulatory standards

Job description

About The Role

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

Cannock, UK

Part Time or Full time

On-Site

About The Role

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

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.