Senior Support Worker
Athena Care Group | Locations: Ynysybwl
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Salary: £33,216 year (+ approx. £3,600/yr in sleep-in pay)
CRITICAL MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
● Manual Licence Required: You must hold a full UK DVLA Manual Driving Licence (no provisional/automatic).
● No Sponsorship: We cannot offer visa sponsorship. Right to work in the UK is required.
About the RoleYou will take a senior position within our children’s homes, leading shifts, supporting our Children, Residential Support Workers, and ensuring high standards of care are consistently met. This role suits someone who is confident, resilient, and ready to take responsibility in a fast-paced residential environment.Benefits ● Competitive Pay: Strong salary plus extra pay for sleep-in shifts
● Great Time Off: 25 days annual leave, plus additional paid birthday day off
● Financial & Perks: Company pension, and Bonuses – including Employee Referral Scheme of £250 and Attendance Bonus of £200 per quarter
● Career Growth: Two-week paid induction before beginning shifts and progression pathways
Key Responsibilities
● Carry out daily support work including school runs, meal prep, routines, and safety checks
● Lead shifts and act as the senior decision-maker on duty
● Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, child-centred care
● Mentor, guide, and support staff to develop their practice
● Implement and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour strategies
● Safeguard children and ensure policies, procedures, and legislation are followed
● Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and life skills
● Maintain professional communication with social workers, schools, and external agencies
● · Ensure accurate, timely, and detailed record keeping
Shift Pattern & Hours
● Pattern: 14.5-hour shifts + overnight sleep-ins (approx. 3 shifts/week, 173 hrs/month, 2 weekends/month)
● Structure: Rotas provided 6 weeks in advance
Requirements
● Experience: Background carrying out residential support work with children or young people (Essential)
● Qualifications: QCF Health and Social Care in Children and Young People or working towards (Essential)
● Licence & Status: Full UK manual driving licence & UK right to work (no sponsorship) (Essential)
● Regulations: Aged 21+ (care regulatory requirement) and eligible for an Enhanced DBS check (Essential)
Ready to start a rewarding career in support work? Apply today!
Athena Care Group is committed to safeguarding; safer recruitment checks apply.
Pay: £33,216.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a current DBS on the Update Service ?
- Do you hold a Level 3 QCF Health & Social Care qualification?
Experience:
- Working with children In Residential Care : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DVLA Issued Manual Drivers Licence with less than 6 Points (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
