Senior Support Worker

CareTech PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential service provider in Bridgnorth seeks a Senior Support Worker to deliver personal care and support to children in their care. Responsibilities include working as part of a team to promote positive outcomes and supporting staff training. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding. Competitive pay and benefits including training programs, bonuses, and time off are offered.

Benefits

£14.50 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.25

Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1,000

28 Days Holiday, increasing with service

Paid Sickness Leave

Meals provided on shift

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to children and young people.
• Ability to contribute to a team-focused environment.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to children in residential care.
• Support positive outcomes for individuals in care.
• Assist with training and professional development.

Skills

Integrity

Accountability

Commitment

Person-centred focus

Enthusiasm

Job description

Position

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Child Sexual Exploitation Service

Location

Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Contract

Full Time

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Hours per Week

40

Salary

£14.50 per hour. Annual salary £30,160 plus £3,000 sleep‑in bonus (average); rising to £31,140 after 18 months. £2,000 welcome bonus.

Closing Date

Saturday 31 January 2026

Role Overview

Join an experienced and supportive team within a beautiful and fully equipped setting to actively enable each of the children and young people in our care to achieve their personal best. We aspire to inspire lives and continually develop them, providing constant, reliable, and highest‑quality support for individuals, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team to deliver person‑centred care and support to children and young people in residential care.
• Contribute to a united goal of promoting positive outcomes for all in care.
• Support training, induction and ongoing professional development for staff and learners.
• Assist with safeguarding responsibilities, including DBS checks and reference provision.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating integrity, accountability, commitment, responsibility, person‑centred focus and enthusiasm.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks and provide at least two references covering the past two years.
• References for all positions related to working with children and vulnerable populations.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: £14.50 per hour.
• Additional: Overtime paid at 1.25.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 per referral.
• Training and Development Plans including NVQs and career progression opportunities.
• Management Development Programme from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond.
• 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and increasing with service.
• Paid Sickness Leave.
• On‑Call/Sleep‑in/Disturbance Rates.
• Simply Health (linked to service).
• Days out and Activity days off site.
• Meals provided on shift.