Senior Support Worker - Children&Rsquo;S Residential - Northampton

IMC; Northampton; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Northampton is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and support children with their emotional and educational needs. The role requires NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Childcare and a minimum of 2 years' residential experience. The offering includes a competitive salary of £36,000 per annum and ongoing training opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Clear progression pathways

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' residential childcare experience.
• Clean DBS and valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Level 2 in Childcare considered if currently working towards Level 3/4.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and act as a role model for the staff team.
• Support children and young people with their emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Confident car driver

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

NVQ Level 4 in Childcare

Job description

Overview

Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential

Location: Northampton

Salary: £36,000 per annum (£29,080 base + approx. £6,000 sleep-ins)

Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off - 8:00am-11:00pm followed by sleep-in (24-hour shift total)

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and act as a role model for the staff team.
• Support children and young people with their emotional, social, and educational needs.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
• Assist with care planning, safeguarding, and incident reporting.
• Promote independence and life skills in line with individual care plans.
• Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Childcare/Young People (essential).
• Level 2 considered if currently working towards Level 3/4.
• Minimum of 2 years' residential childcare experience.
• Confident car driver (manual preferred) - comfortable with motorways and night driving.
• Clean DBS and valid Right to Work in the UK.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £36,000 per annum (including sleep-ins).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Clear progression pathways within a supportive team environment.

For more information, please call Helena in the IMC Locums Nursing Team