Senior Support Worker

Job description

Every child deserves a loving home – help us to make this happen

CCP is seeking to operate Children's Homes to provide safe, stable and high-quality residential care for children and young people, in partnership with Swindon Borough Council. We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker to work alongside our Responsible Individual, Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in building this exciting project from the ground up. This is a great opportunity to help us shape the home from the beginning, ensuring it is person-centred, trauma-informed, and committed to providing outstanding care. CCP has over 35 years of experience delivering high-quality services, and we will be building on our three Ofsted supported accommodation registrations to help ensure that children who need care in Swindon have a home locally.

In your role you will:

• Play a key role in the day-to-day care of children and young people within the home
• Be a positive role model, providing guidance and support to the team
• Help to ensure the delivery of high-quality, nurturing care
• Help to ensure the home is meeting Ofsted Quality standards
• Promote a culture where children's voices are central to all decision making
• Promote a home environment that supports study, learning and personal growth
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager by providing visible, confident and accountable leadership of the home

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience working with children, young people and families
• Strong understanding of contextual safeguarding
• Good knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Flexibility with regards to the rota and the changing needs of the children and young people
• A relevant qualification in Residential Childcare and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• A full UK driving licence and access to their own transport

No two days are the same, and the work you will do is truly going to make a difference. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children- providing stability, care, and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£28,988 Per Month

Published at

19-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English