Senior Support Worker — Residential Children's Care (Days/Nights)

Jupiter Recruitment; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Career progression

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker for a residential children’s care home in Malvern, Worcestershire. You will contribute to a leading UK children's healthcare provider that genuinely aims to make a positive difference.

You will lead a small on‑duty team, organise routines, use positive support and de‑escalation techniques, and ensure care plans are delivered while keeping records, coordinating with social workers, therapists and families.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a similar role and setting is preferred.
• Ability to lead a small team and maintain safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the small team on duty and manage daily routines.
• Use positive support and de‑escalation techniques to handle challenging behaviours.
• Implement daily care plans and support individuals with complex needs.
• Write daily logs, incident reports, and manage medication.
• Coordinate with social workers, therapists, and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

De-escalation

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker for a residential children’s care home in Malvern, Worcestershire. You will contribute to a leading UK children's healthcare provider that genuinely aims to make a positive difference.

You will lead a small on‑duty team, organise routines, use positive support and de‑escalation techniques, and ensure care plans are delivered while keeping records, coordinating with social workers, therapists and families.