Job Description

Salary:

24,564 pa - 29,163 pa (35 hours per week) depending on experience and qualification

(13.46 - 15;98 per hour)
Sleep-in Payment: 60 per night

Working Pattern:

2 days on, 3 days off (exact hours to be confirmed)

Other Benefits:

Regular 1:1 supervision and reflective practice
Paid sleep-in shifts
Free on-site parking
Staff well-being programme and access to mental health support
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for internal promotion
Access to accredited qualifications
Supportive, values-driven management team
Warm and inclusive work environment

Job Purpose

As a Senior Support Worker at Thrive Leaving Care, you will lead by example--supporting both young people and the staff team to achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll still work directly with young people aged 16-18, but with added responsibilities around staff mentoring, training, and service oversight.

Your role includes coaching and supporting staff to be confident, skilled, and consistent in their approach. You'll take an active lead in ensuring young people's records are up to date, key work sessions are meaningful, and lessons learned are implemented in daily practice. You'll also be responsible for liaising with Local Authorities, attending professionals' meetings, and covering on-call responsibilities as part of the leadership rota.

You'll need to be emotionally mature, highly organised, and a natural motivator--bringing calm, compassion, and structure to a fast-paced and at times challenging setting.

Key Responsibilities

Support and mentor staff to build confidence, develop best practice, and maintain high standards

Complete formal 1:1 staff supervisions and ensure mandatory training is up to date

Act as a positive role model for both staff and young people

Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, Social Workers, and other professionals

Support the completion and quality assurance of support plans, risk assessments, and daily recordings

Ensure young people's files are maintained accurately and reviewed regularly

Deliver and record meaningful key work sessions with young people

Support young people with daily living, emotional wellbeing, and goal progression

Work in line with Pathway Plans and prepare young people for independence

Lead on lessons learned following incidents and ensure staff implement improvements

Participate in the on-call leadership rota and respond to emergencies as needed

Ensure safeguarding concerns are responded to immediately and appropriately

Promote a culture of accountability, warmth, and continuous improvement

Person Specification

Essential:

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

At least 2 years' experience working in a residential or semi-independent setting with young people

Experience of supervising or mentoring other staff

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships with young people and professionals

Confidence in lone working and leading a shift

Desirable:

Knowledge of OFSTED regulations and standards in supported accommodation

Understanding of Pathway Plans and Local Authority processes

Experience in liaising with professionals and managing safeguarding concerns

Emotionally resilient, solution-focused, and calm under pressure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,564.00-29,163.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person