Residential Youth Support Worker

Residential Senior Support Worker - Lead with Compassion
**Location**: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
**Salary**: £30,196.00 - £31,259.00 per annum + £44.56 per sleep-in
**Shift Pattern**: Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, long days, and sleep-ins
Looking to Step Up and Make a Bigger Impact?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead by example in a trauma-informed residential setting? Do you have experience supporting young people and want to help shape a safe, nurturing home environment where both staff and residents thrive?
At Homes2Inspire, we’re looking for compassionate, confident leaders who can guide teams and support young people with empathy, structure, and resilience. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow within a values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
️ What the Role Involves
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key leadership role in the home. You’ll be responsible for:
Leading shifts and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Supporting and mentoring Support Workers and Waking Night staff
Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
Promoting best practice and professional development across the team
Organising meaningful activities that promote joy, learning, and growth
Maintaining high standards of documentation and safeguarding
About Sapphire House
Sapphire House is a residential 1 bed bungalow in Worksop, located near the A57. The home provides emergency placements and operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and can think on their feet.
As part of our committed staff team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting vulnerable young people aged 5-18. Our approach is trauma-informed, and we focus on creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and reach their full potential.
**Our young people enjoy**:
Getting creative in the kitchen with baking
Horse riding and spending time with animals
️ Exploring fashion, shopping trips, and social media fun
What We’re Looking For
A strong, compassionate personality and leadership qualities
Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Experience supporting vulnerable young people in a residential setting
A QCF Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (essential)
A desire to grow—opportunities to complete a fully funded Level 5 qualification available
What We Offer
3 weeks of paid induction training
Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare
Structured career progression into management roles
£1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (£44.56 per shift)
28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Free meals during shifts
Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions
Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours
Upcoming Assessment Day
Our next in-person recruitment assessment day will take place in October 2025.
Important Information
We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work
All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week
Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date
Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children’s services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply.
Get in Touch
For questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from our Careers Team:
01788 487057