Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential
Location: Northampton
Salary: £35,000 per annum (£29,120 base + approx. £6,000 sleep-ins)
Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off – 8:00am–11:00pm followed by sleep-in (24-hour shift total)
Opportunity
IMC Locums are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a children’s residential home in Northampton. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for either an experienced Support Worker seeking progression or an established Senior looking for a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead shifts and act as a role model for the staff team.
* Support children and young people with their emotional, social, and educational needs.
* Ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
* Assist with care planning, safeguarding, and incident reporting.
* Promote independence and life skills in line with individual care plans.
* Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota.
Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Childcare/Young People (essential).
* Level 2 considered if currently working towards Level 3/4.
* Minimum of 2 years’ residential childcare experience.
* Confident car driver (manual preferred), comfortable with motorways and night driving.
* Clean DBS and valid right to work in the UK.
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum (including sleep-ins).
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Clear progression pathways within a supportive team environment.
For more information, please call IMC Locums and ask for Millie or email at millie. xlqdzyr schooling @ imc-locums. co. uk
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