Job Description

Residential Senior Support Worker - Lead with Compassion

Location:

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Salary:

30,196.00 - 31,259.00 per annum + 44.56 per sleep-in

Shift Pattern:

Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, long days, and sleep-ins



Looking to Step Up and Make a Bigger Impact?



Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead by example in a trauma-informed residential setting? Do you have experience supporting young people and want to help shape a safe, nurturing home environment where both staff and residents thrive?



At Homes2Inspire, we're looking for compassionate, confident leaders who can guide teams and support young people with empathy, structure, and resilience. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow within a values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.



? What the Role Involves



As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a key leadership role in the home. You'll be responsible for:



Leading shifts and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations



Supporting and mentoring Support Workers and Waking Night staff



Building strong, trusting relationships with young people



Promoting best practice and professional development across the team



Organising meaningful activities that promote joy, learning, and growth



Maintaining high standards of documentation and safeguarding



About Sapphire House



Sapphire House is a residential 1 bed bungalow in Worksop, located near the A57. The home provides emergency placements and operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and can think on their feet.



As part of our committed staff team, you'll play a vital role in supporting vulnerable young people aged 5-18. Our approach is trauma-informed, and we focus on creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can grow, heal, and reach their full potential.

Our young people enjoy:

Getting creative in the kitchen with baking



Horse riding and spending time with animals



? Exploring fashion, shopping trips, and social media fun



What We're Looking For



We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have:



A strong, compassionate personality and leadership qualities



Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure



Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins



Experience supporting vulnerable young people in a residential setting



A QCF Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (essential)



A desire to grow--opportunities to complete a fully funded Level 5 qualification available



What We Offer



3 weeks of paid induction training



Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare



Structured career progression into management roles



1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (44.56 per shift)



28 days annual leave (increasing with service)



Free meals during shifts



Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays



24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions



Christmas voucher of up to 200, based on length of service and contracted hours



Upcoming Assessment Day



Our next in-person recruitment assessment day will take place in October 2025.



Important Information



We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work



All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week



All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies



Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date



Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments



Our Commitment to Inclusion



At Homes2Inspire, we're proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.



We offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements--please let us know in your application if you have lived-in care experience.



Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children's services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply.



We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.



Get in Touch



For questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from our Careers Team:



careers@homes2inspire.co.uk



01788 487057