Senior Support Worker

1 week ago

Luton, United Kingdom Alpine4careservices Full time

**Job Title**: Senior Residential Support Worker - Children’s Home
**Location**: Luton, LU2
**Salary**: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience & qualifications)

**Job Type**: Full-time, Permanent
**Shifts**: Days, evenings, weekends, and occasional sleep-ins (rotational shifts)

**About Us**:
We are a nurturing and child-focused residential care provider committed to creating positive futures for children and young people. Our Ofsted-registered children’s home in Luton provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

We are now looking for a **Senior Residential Support Worker** who is experienced, motivated, and ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be a key member of our team—supporting the young people in our care and mentoring junior staff to maintain a high standard of care and consistency.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people in line with individual care plans
- Lead shifts and support with rota planning and daily delegation
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor for other support workers
- Support children with education, activities, and life skills development
- De-escalate challenging behaviours using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
- Complete reports, risk assessments, and incident records to a high standard
- Ensure safeguarding and compliance with all relevant legislation and care standards
- Work in partnership with external agencies, schools, and families

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in residential childcare
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent - essential)
- A calm, confident, and consistent approach to care
- Ability to lead, support, and develop others
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- A full UK driving licence (essential)
- Flexibility to work on a rota including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Enhanced sleep-in payments
- Comprehensive training and leadership development pathways
- Supportive team environment with regular supervision
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme and staff wellbeing support

**Make a Real Impact**

If you’re passionate about supporting children and ready to lead by example, we’d love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme

**Experience**:

- Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
- DBS on the registered update service (required)

Work Location: In person

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