Senior Support Worker
Location: Bridgwater
Position: Senior Support Worker
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join a leading care and education provider for children and young people. The team you’ll be joining is supportive, friendly, and focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people in our care.
The young people we support range from 8 to 18 years old and have a variety of behavioural and emotional needs. We are looking for passionate, energetic, and caring individuals to join our team across the South West and continue to make a positive impact.
Key Benefits:
Competitive hourly pay rate of £13.40 – £14.22 (dependent on experience/qualifications)
£500 Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Free on-shift meals and parking
Tailored training and development plans, including NVQs and career progression opportunities
28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service
Paid sickness leave
Additional overtime, on-call, sleep-in, and disturbance rates
Casual dress code
Company pension
Simply Health (linked to service)
Opportunities for days out and activities
Access to a Management Development Programme for those interested in progressing to Registered Manager and beyond
Shift pattern: 16–24 hours (including sleep-in) on a one-on-two-off or two-on-four-off basis
Key Responsibilities:
Your role as a Senior Support Worker may include the following:
Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager when needed
Ensuring that the Residential Care Worker team is up to date with all mandatory training and supporting their development
Communicating with the team to raise awareness of individual care plans and their implementation
Maintaining accurate written records, logs, and files to support ongoing monitoring and evaluation
Contributing to team meetings and promoting staff development
Providing direct care and support to the young people
Encouraging young people to engage with their education or assist in their return to schooling
Supporting young people with transportation to and from school or college
Preparing meals and maintaining the home environment (cleaning, laundry, etc.) to ensure a positive space for the young people
Organising and facilitating social activities
This is not an exhaustive list, and a full job specification is available.
In this role, you’ll be joining a strong and supportive team working with young people with complex needs. The work is both challenging and highly rewarding, where your everyday contributions can have a lasting impact. Whether it’s helping someone reach their full potential or contributing to the growth of our reputation as a leading provider of behavioural health services, your work will make a difference.
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence
A desire to earn a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification in the Children & Young People’s Workforce
12 months of senior experience in a residential setting is highly desirable, but we also encourage applications from those beginning their career
Successful candidates will undergo DBS and reference checks in line with government regulations and safer recruitment practices
Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. All staff are responsible for promoting equality and challenging any behaviours or practices that may discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
