Senior Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker – Wisbech

Salary: £15.25–£15.85 per hour, plus an estimated £3,000–£8,000 per year from sleep-ins
Hours: 39 hours per week, working long days plus sleep-ins
Location: Wisbech
Driving requirement: Full UK driving licence

We're looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, nurturing home for young people in Wisbech. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, bringing energy to everyday activities and helping young people through difficult moments.

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll lead shifts and support your colleagues to provide consistent, child-centred care. You'll help young people develop confidence, independence and life skills, while making sure their views and needs remain at the heart of the support they receive.

• Leading shifts and helping with the day-to-day running of the home
• Building trusting relationships with young people and providing positive role modelling
• Supporting daily routines, activities, education and independence skills
• Guiding and encouraging colleagues during shifts
• Following care plans and risk assessments, and keeping clear, accurate records
• Responding calmly to challenging situations and safeguarding concerns
• Working with families, social workers and other professionals to support each young person's progress

• At least 12 months' experience working in a children's home
• A Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
• A full UK driving licence
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting other staff
• A caring, energetic and resilient approach
• Flexibility to work long days and sleep-ins

• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay and maternity and paternity benefits
• Free meals, life assurance and NEST pension
• 28 days' annual leave
• Paid DBS check
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus