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Senior Support Worker: Children's Residential

Pay: £33,500.00-£38,000.00 per year

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Pay: £33,500.00-£38,000.00 per year

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home (Nottingham)

Salary: £33,500 – £38,000 per year | Full-time, Permanent

* Do you want to work for a high-quality care provider that invests in your training and career progression?

* Do you want above-average pay and excellent benefits?

* Do you like well-funded, well-staffed homes where you can truly make a difference?

If you answered YES, then this is the role for you!

About Our Client
Our client is a trusted provider of children’s residential services, committed to creating safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive. Their homes are well-resourced, professionally staffed, and designed to provide stability and emotional support for children aged 8–18. They believe in empowering staff through training, development, and clear career progression opportunities.

About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in leading and mentoring a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care for children in our Nottingham home. This is a low-risk, nurturing environment focused on emotional wellbeing, routine, and personal growth—not a setting where you face aggressive behaviours daily.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Support Worker:

* Lead, mentor, and support residential care staff to deliver child-centred care

* Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards

* Support the development and implementation of individual care plans

* Foster positive relationships and emotional wellbeing for children

* Collaborate with management and external professionals to coordinate care

What We Offer to Senior Support Workers:

* Salary: £33,500 – £30,000 per year

* Regular working pattern for better work-life balance

* Comprehensive training and development

* Clear progression pathways into management roles

* Supportive leadership and well-resourced homes

What We’re Looking For in a Senior Support Worker:

* QCF Level 3 (essential); Level 4/5 (desirable)

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare with leadership skills

* Strong understanding of child development and safeguarding

* Full UK driving licence

Location: Nottingham
Start Date: Dec 2025/Jan 2026

Apply Today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent