Children’s Residential Senior Support Worker, NFP PEOPLE
We are seeking a Senior Support Worker to work with a non‑profit organisation that has delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years.
Position: Children’s Residential Senior Support Worker
Location: Sheringham, Norfolk
Job type: Permanent, full‑time
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: £27,478 to £28,410 per annum, depending on qualifications
Closing Date: 31st October 2025
About The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll work hands‑on day in day out with the young people living in the children’s home and act as the senior shift worker within the staff team. You will line‑manage support workers and direct staff and resources during shift. You’ll build strong relationships and trust with the young people, support them in overcoming trauma and developing their identity.
About You
You’ll be patient, thrive in a team environment, support those around you and have emotional intelligence and resilience to manage challenging situations. You must successfully complete an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare before you complete 24 months of Support Work, fully funded by the charity. A full, valid, manual driving licence is required. You will be supported by the training team.
Benefits
* Free, career‑enhancing qualifications
* A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six‑month mark (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies)
* A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who is employed by Break in care services (subject to conditions)
* 31 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
* Annual leave purchase
* Additional service‑related holiday from 2 years
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Company‑funded medical cash plan
* Enhanced sick pay and family‑friendly leave
* Pension salary sacrifice
* Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
* Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
* Access to multiple wellbeing initiatives
* The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
* Cycle to Work and Tech scheme
* And more
To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and UKVI requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
About The Organisation
The employer is a forward‑thinking non‑profit organisation that has delivered support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. They provide a range of residential services, fostering, and services for disabled children and families, all underpinned by a trauma‑informed approach and a lifelong offer for those who leave care.
You may have experience in roles such as Senior Support Worker, Care Worker, Children’s Home, Children’s Support Worker, Children’s Care Worker, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Residential Support Worker, Residential Youth Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.
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