Portman Recruitment
Senior Support Worker
Senior Support Worker at Portman Recruitment, based in Wisbech, East of England, paying £15.25 - £15.85 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £15.25 - £15.85 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wisbech, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
- DBS check
Bang in line with the market for support worker
Reference 638820911716897170
About the role
Senior Residential Support Worker – Wisbech
Salary: £15.25–£15.85 per hour, plus an estimated £3,000–£8,000 per year from sleep-ins
Hours: 39 hours per week, working long days plus sleep-ins
Location: Wisbech
Driving requirement: Full UK driving licence
We're looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to help create a safe, nurturing home for young people in Wisbech. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, bringing energy to everyday activities and helping young people through difficult moments.
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll lead shifts and support your colleagues to provide consistent, child-centred care. You'll help young people develop confidence, independence and life skills, while making sure their views and needs remain at the heart of the support they receive.
What you'll be doing
- Leading shifts and helping with the day-to-day running of the home
- Building trusting relationships with young people and providing positive role modelling
- Supporting daily routines, activities, education and independence skills
- Guiding and encouraging colleagues during shifts
- Following care plans and risk assessments, and keeping clear, accurate records
- Responding calmly to challenging situations and safeguarding concerns
- Working with families, social workers and other professionals to support each young person's progress
What you'll need
- At least 12 months' experience working in a children's home
- A Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
- A full UK driving licence
- Confidence leading shifts and supporting other staff
- A caring, energetic and resilient approach
- Flexibility to work long days and sleep-ins
What's on offer
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Enhanced pay and maternity and paternity benefits
- Free meals, life assurance and NEST pension
- 28 days' annual leave
- Paid DBS check
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
If you're ready to take a senior role in a children's home and make a lasting difference to young people's lives, we'd like to hear from you.
Reference: 638820911716897170 · Posted 18 minutes ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Portman Recruitment
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