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Senior Youth Support Worker - Lilac, Bicester
Client: Shaw Trust
Location: Bicester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: d9db49fb25b2
Job Views: 33
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with a background in Residential Childcare looking to take the next step up in your career?
Job role: Senior Support Worker
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Homes2Inspire are seeking a Senior Support Worker for their children’s residential home in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist the management team in directing support staff and ensuring the monitoring of children and young people's behaviour, safety, and well-being.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships are essential. As a shift leader, you will lead by example, uphold standards, and prioritize safeguarding.
Requirements:
* Minimum 1 year experience working with children and young people in a residential setting
* QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent (as per Ofsted requirements)
* Willingness to work shift patterns including sleep-in duties and overtime
* Full UK driving licence
The Benefits:
Our dedicated teams provide invaluable support to young people, and employees enjoy various benefits:
* Opportunities for progression and cross-organisation development
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service (up to 33 days after 5 years), with options to purchase additional leave
* Medicash: reimbursement for healthcare expenses like dental and optical treatments
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 24/7 support via phone, SMS, WhatsApp, live chat, plus 8 free counselling sessions
* Wellbeing support from an NHS-trained internal team
* Shopping, cinema, and holiday discounts, including Blue Light Card access for additional savings
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* 'Refer a Friend' scheme with a £500 bonus for successful referrals
* Subsidised outings and activities with young people
* Meals provided during shifts
About us:
Homes2Inspire Ltd is part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK. We are committed to excellence in caring for children and young people, ensuring their safety and support daily.
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