Senior Children’s Support Worker

Senior Residential Activity Worker. Based in Maer, ST5. Must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Salary £14.95–£15.55 per hour. 39 hours per week on a rota of 4 consecutive days followed by 7 days off, then 3 consecutive days followed by another 7 days off. Shift may include sleep‑ins.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Plan and deliver adventurous outdoor activities to promote confidence, resilience and personal growth for young people aged 8‑18.
• Build and maintain positive relationships, supporting daily routines and emotional development.
• Supervise accurate completion of children’s documentation and maintain compliance with Ofsted standards.
• Monitor financial records, submit expenses at shift end.
• Uphold safeguarding and risk‑management standards, implement risk assessment actions.
• Lead and mentor staff, providing formal supervision and supporting professional development.
• Ensure smooth shift operations, meet care objectives, report safeguarding concerns, maintain high quality standards.
• Facilitate thorough handovers and debriefs for continuity.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 or higher in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care.
• Full UK driving licence, vehicle access.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Minimum age 21.
• Commitment to 39 hours per week and shift pattern including sleep‑ins.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 5.6 weeks inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• Paid Enhanced DBS check and renewals.
• QCF qualifications & career development pathways.
• Blue Light card access to retailer discounts, holidays, gifts.
• Referral bonus: £500 shared when a referred candidate completes probation.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support at no cost.
• Circle well‑being hub – health advice, counselling, savings.
• Long service awards.
• Cycle to Work scheme – up to 42% savings on bike.
• Full induction & introductory programme – paid onboarding.

Veteran‑Friendly

We support service personnel, veterans and military families. A veteran who meets the role criteria is guaranteed an interview. Include military experience in your CV.

Applicants must be over 21 and are required to apply through the standard process.

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