Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Community Integrated Care; Penton Mewsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Penton Mewsey seeks dedicated individuals to mentor and support young people facing complex challenges. Responsibilities include caring duties, team support, and compliance audits. With a requirement of at least 2 years’ experience in child care, applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The role promises a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive environment encouraging personal and professional growth. Join us to make a real difference!

Benefits

Guaranteed shifts

Ongoing training & career progression

Wellbeing investment

6 weeks paid annual leave

Shopping discounts

Financial hardship fund

Visit your whole shift with one person

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working with children with emotional/mental health needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Access to a car due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model and mentor for young people in care.
• Support and guide your team with on-call duties.
• Carry out audits to ensure compliance and smooth operation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Team player

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Tools

Driving licence for manual vehicles

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, Arc HD Services wants YOU!

What You’ll Do

• Be a role model and mentor for young people in our care
• Support and guide your team, including two on-call duties per week
• Carry out audits (medication, observation sheets, keywork files) to keep everything running smoothly
• Work closely with the Registered Manager and attend regular supervision meetings
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
  Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years' experience working with children with emotional/mental health needs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
• A team player who’s flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Full UK driving licence for manual vehicles and access to your own car (due to the rural location of the home)
  ARC HD Services Ltd, part of Community Integrated Care, provides specialist residential and 1:1 support for young people aged 9-18 facing complex social, emotional, and mental health challenges, including ASD, ADHD, PTSD, and trauma-related behaviours.
  Competitive Salary - because your time and care are valuable
• Do what you love - caring, chats, walks, cooking, day trips… it’s all part of the job
• Multi award-winning charity - we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support
• Supportive leadership - we’ve got your back, always
• No uniforms - just comfy, casual clothes
• Guaranteed shifts - contracted hours each week with rotas available months in advance
• Shopping discounts - because treats are important
• Ongoing training & career progression - grow with us with training in trauma-informed care and much more
• Recommend-a-Friend bonus - bring your besties
• Financial hardship fund - we’re here when life gets tough
• Wellbeing investment - your health matters
• Free DBS check - we’ve got it covered
• Spend your whole shift with one person - build real connections
• 6 weeks paid annual leave - rest, recharge, repeat
• Pension scheme - planning for your future, together