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Changing Lives Care Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care organization in the UK seeks a Senior Support Worker to provide day-to-day care for young people and manage a team. You'll lead shifts, ensure high standards of care, and develop relationships with children and staff. The ideal candidate has experience in children's homes, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. This role offers career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Company pension scheme

Free meals and snacks during shifts

Opportunities for overtime

Enhanced Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in children's homes.
• Full UK driving license.
• Clean, updated DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for young people.
• Lead shifts and manage the care team.
• Assist in leading staff within legal parameters.

Skills

Experience with young people with ASC

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Team working

Education

NVQ Level 3/4: Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Support Worker

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Residential Manager

LOCATION: Derby, Leicester, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Northampton, Milton Keynes Nuneaton and Burton

HOURS: 08:00 to 23:00 followed with sleep in

SHIFTS: 1 day on, 2 days off

SALARY: Up to £35,500 per annum

Who are we?

We provide residential placements for children/young people aged 8-18 yrs. We are approved, registered and inspected by Ofsted. We …our homes are located in close proximity to all transport links and a vast array of local amenities. Our homes are registered at a low occupancy level allowing them to operate to the best standards; ensuring quality child/young person‑centred individualised care in order to meet the developmental needs of all of our residents. It is universally accepted that children and young people are more likely to grow and flourish emotionally, intellectually and physically in a family environment, our homes are a perfect example of this.

Job Summary

You will be responsible for providing day‑to‑day care for our Young People, whether this is supporting them in activities, education or statutory meetings relating to their time in residential care. You will work as part of a dedicated team, ensuring that care teams maintain a therapeutic approach and providing direct work with the children. You will assist in leading staff to operate within legal parameters as described in the Companies Policies and Procedures, ensuring the homes are kept to a good standard, to include cooking and cleaning, and of course safeguarding their welfare at all times. You will support the business, clinical & social development of the service. You will lead shifts and manage a team as well as a care team.

Key Result Areas

Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People – To provide a positive working role model for other colleagues and the children and young people resident within the home.

Team Working – To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that all Young People have care plans and to develop, implement and review packages of care.

Administrative – To undertake routine administrative tasks and provide written reports, including Review, Progress and Incident reports.

Environmental – To develop a responsible attitude with residents with regard to the fabric, furnishings, equipment, supplies and services in or to the establishment and to support them in all domestic aspects of both their own personal space and communal areas of the establishment.

General – To undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

NVQ Level 3/4: Caring for Children and Young People

Experience of working with young people with ASC, mental health and or emotional and behavioural difficulties

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Full UK driving licence

Clean updated DBS

At least 2 years experience working within children’s homes or similar role

Sound knowledge around safeguarding and best practices

We want you to develop both as a Childcare Worker and in your career generally, so we provide a range of Training and Development opportunities to support you.

We are looking for someone who is caring, committed, friendly and mature in outlook.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and adapt to quickly changing circumstances.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the resilience to manage challenging behaviour.

What you ll get

A supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment

Being part of a values‑driven, family‑run organisation that genuinely cares

Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Performance‑based bonuses and incentives

Flexible, hands‑on support from directors who are involved and approachable

Family run provider

Work life balance

1‑2 children, so smaller teams

Homes opening in other locations also

Bonuses

We develop our staff

Progressive pay scale with clear progression plans

Company pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Dedicated learning and development programmes including fully funded Level 3/4/5

Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff

Comprehensive induction programme, highly praised by all of our new recruits

Friendly, small passionate teams

Free enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support – Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7 access to support and free counselling sessions

Opportunities for overtime

Birthday bonus

Annual appraisal bonus

Completion of qualification bonus

Inspection bonus

Additional annual leave scheme

Probation completion bonus

Changing Lives Care has derived from the director s vision to provide a service whereby those young people in care are afforded the same opportunities and support as everyone else irrelevant of background and past experiences. By doing this we are able to nurture outstanding pillars of the community and help young people meet and exceed their aspirations.

The ethos of our organisation is that we seek to empower and inspire our young people through support, guidance and care on their path of development. We provide a safe, warm, nurturing and accepting environment; where safety, security, care and development is of paramount importance.

Join our family and make a lasting difference.

If you re an experienced care professional ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we d love to hear from you