Job Description

Senior Support Worker - Solo Placement Children's Home

Location:

Ascot

Salary:

31,000+ base salary plus 55 per sleep-in (1-2 per week) & optional overtime

Do you want a role where your skills, resilience, and compassion can truly change a child's life?

We are opening a specialist solo placement home in Ascot, supporting a young child with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker who can provide stability, consistency, and genuine care -- supported by one of the most robust professional networks in the sector.

Why this role is unique:

We know the challenges -- and we invest heavily to make sure our staff feel supported and equipped. You will not be alone in this role. We provide:

Regulatory Consultant (ex-Ofsted Inspector): full service audits to strengthen practice. Full-time Responsible Individual: with a proven OutstandingOfsted track record. Clinical Psychologist: regular assessments and ongoing guidance. Clinical Mental Health Nurse: ACEs and trauma-informed training for all staff. Physical Intervention Training (PRICE): available as needed, especially for new starters. Therapeutic frameworks: PBS, PERMA, PACE, Active Support, and Trauma-Informed Practice.
What you'll be doing:

Leading shifts and supporting staff in a solo placement environment. Building safe, trusting relationships with a child who needs consistency and compassion. Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour management. Working closely with clinicians, managers, and external professionals. Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff.
What we're looking for:

Experience working with children with complex, challenging behaviours. Emotional resilience, patience, and a calm, confident approach. A belief that every child has potential, even when facing significant barriers. A team player with leadership skills who can inspire colleagues. Level 3 in Children and Young People Preferred but not Essential
What we offer you:

Starting salary of 31,000+. Sleep-in allowance (55 per sleep, 1-2 per week). Optional overtime for extra earnings. Extensive training and therapeutic development. Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager roles. A supportive, family-feel culture that values staff wellbeing.

Apply today and help us build brighter futures, one child at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a DBS on the update service? Have you worked with individuals on Dols Orders?
Work Location: In person