Senior Support Worker

Job description

Senior Support WorkerLocation: Lancaster

Pay: £41,346 This includes an average of just 8 sleep‐ins per month.

What You'll DoAs a senior support worker you will support young people with their daily routines: getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

Supervise and mentor a team of support workers

Ensure our children receive the highest level of support

Support home management team with timely updates

Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach

Monitoring of care plans and producing reports for the managers

Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping

Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support

Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day‐to‐day role.

A Little About This HomeAt Aroona we learn from each other's different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, coming together with a shared goal of achieving the best outcomes for every child. Our home is a place where everyone is respected, supported and encouraged to grow. We celebrate the small wins and support each other through the challenges.

The young people at Aroona are the heart of our home. Each one brings their own personality, interests, and strengths and they never stop surprising us! They are curious, funny, and full of character. Being part of their world, watching them grow in confidence, learn new things, and share their joy makes every day meaningful. They remind us why we do what we do.

Who Are YouWe're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager – focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

You'll have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role within children's residential

Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential

Manual UK driving licence is essential

Experience of supporting team members

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Ability to cover shifts flexibly

Why Join Us?

Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep‐in payments

£500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period

£1000 refer a friend scheme

Support to progress within the company

Enhanced DBS cost covered by company

A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Safeguarding StatementCareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lancaster

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