Job Description

Role:

Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Location:

Northamptonshire

Contract hours:

Up to 46.5 hours p/w (overtime available)

Salary:

Up to 33,280.00 per annum

Rota:

Three week rolling rota, included evenings and weekends.

Sleep ins:

Up to 8 sleeps per month, paid at 60 per sleep.

About Heart and Home Living:

Heart & Home Living provides specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our trauma informed, child centred approach ensures every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow.

We focus on delivering high quality care, personalised education and life skills development tailored to each young person's individual needs, helping them build a brighter future.

The role

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll support the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading and managing the home. You'll supervise and guide support workers, ensuring consistent, high quality care and a nurturing environment.

You'll build meaningful, trusting relationships with young people, offering emotional and practical support through their challenges. Your role is to empower them to grow in confidence, develop independence, and feel a strong sense of belonging.

This is a deeply rewarding opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

What we are looking for:

Confident in guiding a team and stepping up when needed

Committed to safeguarding and supporting emotional and developmental needs

Calm, compassionate and confident in managing challenging behaviours

Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals and families

Passionate about helping young people thrive and achieve their potential

Qualifications and Requirements:

Level 3 in Health and Social Case Children and Young Adults, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving it

Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare

Commitment to ongoing professional development, including training, supervision and reflective practice

Role Suitability Checklist:

To meet the physical and practical demands of the role, you must be able to:

Safely perform physical interventions and restraints (once trained)

Walk long distances during outings and community activities

Carry heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities

Get down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities

Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep ins

Hold a full UK driving licence

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive salary + quarterly performance bonus (when home is at full occupancy)

500 retention bonus after 12 months

300 "Recommend a Colleague" bonus

2.00 p/h for overtime enhancement

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme

Employee mentoring and professional development

Casual dress, company events, pension scheme, cycle-to-work initiative

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Important Information:

Successful completion of the 'Proactive Approaches' training course within the first 3 months is required

All offered are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, within a reasonable timescale

The role involves regulated activity. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received, early applications are encouraged

Ready to make a difference?

Join Heart & Home Living and help enrich children's lives with care, warmth and positive relationships. Celebrate your talents in an empowering team where your development and wellbeing are top priorities.

Apply now for a fulfilling career shaping brighter futures!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,280.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

This role requires you to meet specific physical and practical demands, including:
Performing physical interventions and restraints (once trained)

Walking long distances during outings and community activities

Carrying heavy provisions or equipment for trips and activities

Getting down to floor level to engage in play or therapeutic activities

Working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

Holding a full UK driving licence

Can you confirm that you are able to meet all of the above requirements?

Answer Options (select one):

Yes, I confirm I am able to meet all of the above requirements

No, I am unable to meet one or more of the above requirements (please explain)

Work Location: In person