Job Description

Residential Youth Support Worker - A Career Built on Compassion

Location:

Wellingborough - Northampton (NN8)

Salary:

Up to 28,650.00 per annum + 46.01 per sleep-in

Shift Pattern:

Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, 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 Poppy House



Poppy House is a solo-bed residential home based in Northampton (NN8), offering a safe and structured environment for a young person with complex needs. The home provides a calm, supportive setting where staff can make a real difference every day.



The young person currently placed at Poppy House enjoys a mix of activities that bring variety and engagement to daily life, including:



Animal care and farm school



Video gaming



Watching films and TV series



Listening to music



Outdoor walks and nature activities



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



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