Senior Support Worker - Isle House

Shaw Trust; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted Bonus Scheme

Comprehensive induction and specialist

Career progression opportunities

Clinical support through Homes2Inspire

28 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Blue Light Card eligibility

Unum Healthcare & Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping, holidays, etc.

Job summary

Homes2Inspire in Crewkerne, Somerset, is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to lead shifts, build trusting relationships, and support two children in a four-bedroom home. The role is full-time and permanent, with a strong focus on safeguarding and therapeutic, child-centred approaches.

You will oversee day-to-day care, promote education and community involvement, and mentor colleagues to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Residential childcare experience.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Ability to see beyond behaviour, build trust, and provide consistency.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance and emotional support.
• Lead shifts and support colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Support children to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Encourage involvement in education, hobbies, activities and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Manage challenging situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Work with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Celebrate children's achievements and milestones.

Skills

Experience with children and young ppl

Residential childcare experience

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childc"

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Passion for helping children

Full UK driving licence

Flexibility to shifts and sleep-ins

Trust-building and consistency

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Crewkerne, Somerset

Full Time, Permanent

£32,302 - £34,259 per annum (£15.53 - £16.47 per hour)

£50 per sleep-in

Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference.

We're looking for an experienced, compassionate, and resilient Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team in Crewkerne and help create a safe, stable home where children can feel valued, build confidence, and enjoy childhood.

This role is about much more than care. It's about leading by example, supporting colleagues, building trusting relationships, and helping children overcome challenges so they can flourish and achieve positive outcomes.

Our home is a spacious four-bedroom detached property supporting two children, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and provide genuinely individualised support. Located close to the town centre, the home has easy access to schools, community activities, local amenities, and outdoor spaces that help children learn, grow, and develop independence.

We're looking for people who bring warmth, empathy, positivity, and leadership into the home. Whether your interests are sport, music, cooking, fitness, gaming, arts and crafts, or the outdoors, your personality, hobbies, and life experience can help children discover new opportunities and build confidence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Providing day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Leading shifts and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Supporting children to develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
• Encouraging involvement in education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times.
• Managing challenging situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Working alongside colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Celebrating children's achievements and milestones along the way.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or behaviours that challenge.
• Previous residential childcare experience.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Most importantly, you'll be someone who can see beyond behaviour, build trust, provide consistency, and help children thrive.

What's In It For You?

• £32,302 - £34,259 per annum (£15.53 - £16.47 per hour)
• £50 per sleep-in
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme
• Comprehensive induction and specialist training
• Career progression opportunities
• Clinical support through our Homes & Horizons therapeutic model
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Unum Healthcare & Aviva Digicare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping, holiday, cinema and travel discounts

Everyone's Welcome

At Homes2Inspire, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people with care experience. Care leavers who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview through our Care Leaver Interview Scheme.

Male colleagues are currently underrepresented within our residential children's services and we particularly welcome applications from men, although all appointments are made solely on merit.

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.