Children's Senior Support Worker

Are you an experienced Support Worker who is looking for the next step in their career?

 Do you hold a UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle?

Do you love helping children build confidence and get the best out of their lives, while supporting their team to upskill? 

Then maybe a Senior Support Worker role is for you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

•  £14.49 per hour + £50 per sleepover
• On Call Payment of £40 per on call period (2 per week required)
• Supportive leadership
• No uniforms
• Guaranteed shifts – guaranteed contracted hours every week
• 6 weeks' paid annual leave
• Pension scheme 
• We'll pay for your Blue Light Discount Card
• Ongoing training & career progression – complete your L3 Residential Childcare qualification with us!
• Recommend-a-Friend bonus – bring your besties and get rewarded with Love2Shop vouchers
• Financial hardship fund
• Wellbeing investment 
• Free DBS check

• Be a role model and mentor for young people in our care
• Support and guide your team, including two on-call duties per week
• Carry out audits (medication, observation sheets, keywork files) to keep everything running smoothly
• Work closely with the Registered Manager and attend regular supervision meetings
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years’ experience working with children with emotional/mental health needs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

What We're Looking For
At ARC, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, Foster Carers, Teachers and Teaching Assistants, those with lived experience and parents

Apply Now
If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short application form.

Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at [email protected].

Need adjustments during the process? Just email [email protected].