Senior Support Worker - Children's Home

Peters Dean Care Ltd; Retford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their team. You will play a critical role in supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Responsibilities include overseeing care, coordinating with professionals, and providing guidance to support workers. A Level 3 in Residential Childcare and a Driving Licence are required. The position offers a highly competitive salary and various benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Full induction and introductory programme

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales for qualifications

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Free meals

Great employee benefits programme

Life assurance

28 days of annual leave

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Health & wellbeing programme

Transport links

Responsibilities

• Lead role in ensuring care and welfare of children.
• Coordinate meetings with schools and authorities.
• Oversee a team providing guidance and training.
• Write reports for care plans and placement reviews.
• Manage challenging behaviour in children.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for care plans.

Skills

Passionate about making a difference in young lives

Understanding of trauma and resilience

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to use own initiative

Positive role model

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork with young people

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to play a vital role in helping young people grow, heal, and thrive in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Full induction and introductory programme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales recognising qualifications and experience
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay
• Free meals
• A great employee benefits programme
• Life assurance
• 28 days of annual leave

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement
• Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority
• Oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in therapeutic techniques and protocols
• Write reports for LAC, placement reviews, and care plans
• Raise concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate
• Deal with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive or threatening)
• Positive role modelling and maintaining a consistent approach
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans
• Administer and document medication
• Conduct risk assessments to safeguard children and young people
• Build rapport with vulnerable children aged 8‑17 and their families during supervised contact
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention
• Conduct keywork sessions
• Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people

Qualifications & Skills

• Passionate about making a difference in young lives
• Understanding of trauma and resilience to deal with challenging behaviour
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and specialist guidance (after training)
• Ability to use own initiative to resolve problems
• Positive role model for young people
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
• Ability to work as part of a team with young people

Working Hours

Available to work Monday to Sunday between 7.30am - 10.30pm. Can commit to 2-8 shift changes per month, depending on the needs of the home.

Company Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Transport links

Application Requirements

• Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Driving Licence (required)
• UK right to work indefinitely and without sponsorship (required)