Kings Lynn, Norfolk
- £27,478 – £29,605
- 38 hours per week | Permanent | Includes sleep-ins
Be the calm in the chaos. Be the role model. Be the difference.
Buttons Recruitment is working with a fantastic children’s residential provider to find a Senior Support Worker who brings heart, resilience, and real leadership.
This isn’t just another care job. This is about showing up — consistently — for young people who need someone who won’t give up on them.
What you’ll actually be doing
You’ll be a hands-on senior on shift, leading from the front in a children’s home supporting young people who’ve had a tough start in life.
✔ Lead shifts and guide the staff team
✔ Keep the home running smoothly and safely
✔ Support young people day-to-day and build meaningful, trusting relationships
✔ Line manage Support Workers
✔ Handle challenging situations with emotional intelligence and resilience
✔ Work alongside a close-knit team and therapeutic professionals
✔ Bring a positive, can-do attitude every single shift
This role is for experienced residential childcare professionals who want to step up and make a real, lasting impact.
The essentials (non-negotiables)
* Full UK manual driving licence
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
* Minimum 1 year’s experience in a similar role
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards
* Team player, problem solver, patient human
* Able to complete minimum 5 sleep-ins per month
The perks (and there are plenty)
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) + option to buy more
- Funded career qualifications – ongoing development encouraged
- Medical cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay & family leave
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Blue Light discount scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Tech scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and more
Important info
* Enhanced DBS required (arranged by the employer)
* Inclusive employer – applications welcome from all backgrounds
* Interviews held as applications are received — don’t delay
Right to Work: **In line with UK legislation, all candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This role does not offer sponsorship. Full employment history will be required to meet Ofsted regulations**
Want a job where you change lives, not just clock in?
** Apply now and be part of something that genuinely matters