Senior Support Worker

Job description

Role OverviewSenior Support Worker at Pear Tree House, a residential and short‐breaks children's home located in Swindon.

Responsibilities

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.

Support children and young people with daily activities and personal care.

Effectively lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.

Participate in the review and updating of children's care plans and risk assessments, working closely with the service manager.

Ensure children feel safe, supported and are able to thrive within the home and their educational environments.

Cover all aspects of the support worker role and work closely with the team to meet service needs.

Serve as part of the on‐call team and respond to emergencies.

Administer medication when required.

Complete all mandatory training and maintain up‐to‐date qualifications.

Participate in the rota, including every other weekend and on‐call duties.

Qualifications & Experience

Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare (England) (RQ) or willingness to work towards this after probation.

Strong organisational, time‐management, planning and communication skills.

Flexible, professional, and positive approach.

Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Self‐confidence and ability to manage challenging situations.

Driving licence preferred.

Ability to address and respond to employee issues fairly and consistently.

Safer Recruitment & Compliance

Enhanced DBS check with the children's barred list.

References and background checks required in line with safer recruitment practices.

Ongoing safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.

Equal Opportunity StatementWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. We are a Disability Confident committed employer.

Benefits and Additional Perks

£300 welcome bonus.

Salary: £29,525.97 per annum (pro ratio) for a permanent 37.5‐hour contract.

Every other weekend off and on‐call responsibilities.

25 days of leave plus bank holidays on a pro‐ratio basis.

Birthday off.

After probation, enrolment in a Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care course.

Access to the Active Learning Hub for e‐learning and face‐to‐face training.

Discounts through the Active Reward App.

Free 24‐hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline & app.

Nest Personal Pension account.

Professional indemnity insurance fees met (medical recruitment only).

Access to Medicash Health Plan for you and your family.

Recognition of outstanding active behaviours via the Active Awards programme.

Enhanced sick and maternity pay benefits.

Refer‐a‐friend scheme offering up to £1,000 for successful recommendations.

Support and guidance from qualified clinical and business leadership teams.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

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