Senior Support Worker

Maidstone Source: WhatJobs

£28,000-£32,000

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Role: Senior Support Worker
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
Salary: £28,000-£32,000
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (on call rota, 1 in 5 weeks)

Our client, a well-established children’s residential provider, has exclusively instructed us to appoint an experienced and ambitious Senior Support Worker to manage a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a strong practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership role within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will supervise a small team and work in close partnership with the Registered Manager to ensure the home delivers exceptional standards of care and compliance.

Line manage and supervise a small staff team, driving performance and development
Build strong partnerships with local authorities, parents/carers, and external agencies
Promote independence and positive life skills for children aged 8-18
Motivate and empower staff to achieve meaningful outcomes for young people
Drive standards in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes National Minimum Standards
Confidently manage conflict situations in a calm, professional manner
Support the daily operational management of the home

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on leadership capacity and leads by example.

We are seeking candidates who:

Have at least 1 year of recent experience in a relevant care setting
Have experience supporting people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, mental health needs, and/or complex needs (ideally children)
Have experience delivering personal care
Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, or equivalent (desirable)
Are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare
Are passionate about continuous professional development

You must be able to reliably commute to Maidstone or be planning relocation prior to the start date.

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary: £28,000-£32,000
Yearly appraisal reviews
Full-time, permanent contract
Strong leadership support structure
Clear career progression pathway
Ongoing professional development
A culture that recognises and rewards success

Safeguarding Commitment

This organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.