Senior Youth Support Worker - Abbey House

We have an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team at Abbey House, Northamptonshire - NN3.

Working within our 5 bedded children's residential home, you will play a crucial role in supporting and mentoring children and young people; helping them to navigate challenges and achieve their personal goals.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children, supporting with daily routines, medical appointments, family visits, activity planning and meal preparation.
• Lead a shift, directing support workers and maintaining accurate record keeping at all times.
• Build relationships with children, staff and families, while upholding safeguarding standards and supporting the management team.

• Minimum of 12 months experience of working within children’s services, preferably supporting children with complex needs.
• Minimum QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification, or studying towards it.
• Availability to work on a shift rota system including weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins (sleeps are paid at £46.01).
• A full UK Driving Licence is preferred.
• Resilience, empathy and integrity.
• Excellent listening skills and the patience to support children and the staff team.
• Dedicated and passionate with a genuine caring nature to support our young people to reach their full potential.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Can handle challenging situations with patience and a calm demeanour.

• Competitive salary of £30,196 - £31,259 per annum (£14.52 - £15.03 per hour).
• Attendance bonuses, with the potential to earn an additional £1,400 per annum.
• £46.01 per sleep in.
• Comprehensive training course to start you in your career with Homes2inspire.
• Wellbeing Support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7.
• Purchase Additional Leave – purchase up to an additional 5 days every year.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation including further training and promotional opportunities.
• Unum Healthcare – app based access to healthcare reimbursements, mental health support, remote GP and wellbeing perks.
• Aviva Digicare – access free healthcare services, including digital GP consultation, annual health check and mental health assessments.
• Viviup Employee Benefits – save with shopping, cinema and holiday discounts.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn £500 per successful referral and £1000 per management referral.
• Cycle to Work scheme which offers a cost‑effective way of getting new cycling equipment.
• Subsidised days out with our children and young people, creating lasting memories.
• Recognition for your hard work, including Long Service and Non-Absence Awards.

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Inspire are one of the UK's top providers of Children’s homes and currently care for over 150 children in 53 homes and 2 semi‑independent leaving care facilities across Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

We are proud to be a part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.