Overview
Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Home, Bath, Somerset
Full Time | Permanent | 42 hours per week
£30,750 per annum (includes 1 sleep-in/week) + £63 per additional sleep-in
Bring your passion, experience, and energy to a home where no two days are the same. We're looking for a dynamic and caring Senior Support Worker to join a fun and welcoming 3-bedded children's home on the southern edge of Bath. The home supports children and young people with diverse needs, offering a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where they can grow and thrive.
Why You\'ll Love This Role
* £30,750 per year (including 1 sleep-in/week)
* Additional sleep-ins paid at £63 each
* Excellent progression opportunities towards managerial roles
* Comprehensive, trauma-informed training for every staff member
* Specialist leadership development programme
* Integrated therapeutic support programme based on the Pillars of Parenting (POP) model
* Supportive, values-led team culture
About The Home
Set in a peaceful spot on the southern outskirts of Bath, this modern 3-bedded home has a warm, family-style atmosphere. The team takes pride in creating a fun, engaging environment while providing structure, stability, and care tailored to each young person\'s needs.
Your Responsibilities
* Lead and support your shift team to deliver high-quality care
* Ensure safeguarding is prioritised at all times
* Support the Registered Manager and Deputy in daily operations
* Contribute to care planning, reviews, and behaviour support strategies
* Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
* Be a role model for resilience, empathy, and consistency
What We\'re Looking For
* Must have experience working in a residential children\'s home
* Ideally hold Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Full UK driving licence
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* A passion for helping young people reach their potential
Safeguarding & Compliance
This role is subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means all convictions and cautions must be declared unless protected by DBS filtering rules.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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