Senior Support Worker - Cheddar, Somerset

Elite Care Recruitment Limited; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a home providing care to children with mental health issues. You will supervise staff, engage in direct support, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment. This role offers a rewarding experience in transforming young lives with competitive compensation and support from a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months residential care experience with children.
• Ability to work on a rota basis (2 on/4 off) with sleep-in duties.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Support Workers ensuring care aligns with requirements.
• Create activities to develop young people.
• Maintain accurate records and house paperwork.

Skills

Supervision

Coaching

Trust Building

Life Skills Training

Education

QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare

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17.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Home

£29,000 + £41.60 per sleep-in and generous attendance bonus

I am looking for a Senior Support Worker to work in a 3 bedded service providing a home to children and young people with mental health issues and emotional and behavioural disorders. The home is rated as ‘Good’ with Ofsted and is part of a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

In this role you will:

• Supervise Support Workers to ensure that disadvantaged young people are cared for in line with legislative, contractual and inspection framework requirements
• Be a positive role model to young people – building and creating mutual trust and respect
• Produce, maintain and distribute house paperwork to ensure relevant information is recorded accurately and is available
• Create and produce activities to occupy and develop young people
• Coach, support and develop Support Workers
• Provide basic advice and skills to young people on managing their finances and other everyday life skills

For this rewarding role you must have:

• At least 12 months residential care experience with children and young people
• QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• The ability work on a rota basis (2 days on/4 days off) and undertake sleep-in duties
• A full UK driving licence

For more information on this fantastic role, please call Elite Care on 01604 879345.