Senior Support Worker – Solo Placement Children's Home
Location: Ascot
Salary: £31,000+ base salary plus £55 per sleep-in (1–2 per week) & optional overtime
Do you want a role where your skills, resilience, and compassion can truly change a child's life?
We are opening a specialist solo placement home in Ascot, supporting a young child with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker who can provide stability, consistency, and genuine care — supported by one of the most robust professional networks in the sector.
Why this role is unique:
We know the challenges — and we invest heavily to make sure our staff feel supported and equipped. You will not be alone in this role. We provide:
* Regulatory Consultant (ex-Ofsted Inspector): full service audits to strengthen practice.
* Full-time Responsible Individual: with a proven Outstanding Ofsted track record.
* Clinical Psychologist: regular assessments and ongoing guidance.
* Clinical Mental Health Nurse: ACEs and trauma-informed training for all staff.
* Physical Intervention Training (PRICE): available as needed, especially for new starters.
* Therapeutic frameworks: PBS, PERMA, PACE, Active Support, and Trauma-Informed Practice.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading shifts and supporting staff in a solo placement environment.
* Building safe, trusting relationships with a child who needs consistency and compassion.
* Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
* Working closely with clinicians, managers, and external professionals.
* Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff.
What we're looking for:
* Experience working with children with complex, challenging behaviours.
* Emotional resilience, patience, and a calm, confident approach.
* A belief that every child has potential, even when facing significant barriers.
* A team player with leadership skills who can inspire colleagues.
* Level 3 in Children and Young People Preferred but not Essential
What we offer you:
* Starting salary of £31,000+.
* Sleep-in allowance (£55 per sleep, 1–2 per week).
* Optional overtime for extra earnings.
* Extensive training and therapeutic development.
* Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager roles.
* A supportive, family-feel culture that values staff wellbeing.
Apply today and help us build brighter futures, one child at a time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have a DBS on the update service?
* Have you worked with individuals on Dols Orders?
Work Location: In person