Senior Support Worker Children

Wolf Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker to make a significant impact in the lives of children aged 8 to 18. In this role, you will provide supportive leadership, maintain a safe environment, and assist in care planning. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience with children facing behavioral challenges. Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training are integral to this position, alongside the chance to work in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Extensive training and professional development

Supportive, nurturing environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a Children's residential care setting.
• Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations (2015) & Ofsted requirements.
• Ability to work a shift pattern including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Be a positive role model to children and staff.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating environment.
• Support children with trauma and challenging behaviors.

Skills

Experience with children/young people with autism

Skilled in de-escalation

Strong team player

Effective communicator

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EBD

£37.5K - £40.7K PER ANNUM (INCLUSIVE OF SLEEP INS)

OUTSTANDING PROVIDER OFFERING CAREER PROGRESSION IN A STABLE ENVIRONMENT

Job Description

Join a leading children's residential provider where your passion for making a difference will shape young lives and drive your career forward.

Fantastic Opportunity to Make a Real Impact

Senior Support Worker (Children's Residential)

Location : DERBY | Full-Time

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Join a passionate and fast-growing provider of high-quality children's residential services as a Senior Support Worker in DERBY. This is more than a job it's your chance to help shape the future of a children's home and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Our client is dedicated to providing nurturing, therapeutic homes where children aged 8 to 18 can feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. You'll be part of a warm, professional team that values compassion, resilience, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child development.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Be a Change-Maker : Help build and lead a cohesive, caring team with the goal of achieving Outstanding Ofsted ratings
• Grow With Us : Enjoy extensive opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career progression
• Work in a Beautiful 2 / 3-Bedded Home : Designed to provide stability and therapeutic care to children in need

What You'll Do as a Senior Support Worker

• Be a positive role model to the children and your team, leading by example with empathy, consistency, and integrity
• Take an active role in creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating environment
• Support children who may have experienced trauma, with behaviours that challenge with compassion and strength
• Contribute to and lead on key working, risk assessments, and care planning
• Guide and mentor junior staff, promoting best practice across the home
• Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy in ensuring high standards, policy compliance, and quality assurance

About You

We're looking for someone with experience, heart, and ambition. If you're committed to making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, you'll thrive in this role.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Solid knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations (2015) & Ofsted requirements
• Experience with children / young people with autism, learning disabilities, or behavioural challenges
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and skilled in de-escalation
• Confident communicator, strong team player, and IT proficient
• Willingness to work a shift pattern including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins

What Makes This Employer Special

Our client doesn't just provide care they invest in people. Whether it's the children they support or the professionals they work with, their mission is clear : to build brighter futures through compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment.