Senior Support Worker

Job Description: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home Nottingham (NG8) | £37,785 per year | Full‑time (174 hours per month + sleep‑ins) What’s on offer: £37,785 per annum Permanent, full‑time contract Low‑risk, nurturing children’s residential home Brand‑new, purpose‑built facilities Clear progression opportunities into management Supportive, family‑run national provider The Role: Senior Support Worker We are recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a well‑established children’s residential home in Nottingham (NG8). This service provides long‑term, stable homes for children aged 8–18, supporting emotional wellbeing, routine and personal development. This Senior Support Worker role is ideal for professionals who want to focus on consistent, nurturing care, without exposure to regular aggressive behaviours or frequent physical interventions. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll support day‑to‑day operations, lead shifts, and mentor Residential Support Workers while working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager. Key Responsibilities – Senior Support Worker Lead and support staff to deliver high‑quality residential childcare Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment Support and implement person‑centred care plans Monitor and record children’s progress and wellbeing Ensure safeguarding, policies and procedures are followed Build positive relationships with children and professionals Requirements NVQ / QCF Level 3/4 in Children’s Residential Care (preferred) Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care Previous leadership or shift‑leading experience within a children's residential setting Full UK driving licence Right to work in the UK Working Hours 174 hours per month Includes sleep‑in duties (23:00–07:00) Why apply? This Senior Support Worker role offers stability, progression and the chance to work in a calm, child‑focused residential setting with strong leadership and long‑term vision. Apply today for a fast response and to be considered for this Senior Support Worker opportunity in Nottingham. If you would like to be considered for the role of Senior Support Worker with this client please apply today for a quick response. When advertising roles, Net Temps acts in it’s capacity of an employment business. Net Temps Limited supplies temporary, freelance and permanent labour to the social care, construction, precast and manufacturing industries across the UK. Combined, our staff have over 160 years’ experience placing candidates in roles that match their career expectations. Trading for over 25 years we have the client connections to assist your next move. Net Temp is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships