Join Serene Sparks and Help Create a Safe Place for Young People to Thrive
At Serene Sparks, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive home where they can heal, grow, and achieve their full potential.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Support Worker / to join our welcoming team in our therapeutic 2-bed children's home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a positive home environment where relationships, consistency, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
Why Join Serene Sparks?
✅ Small 2-bed home focused on high-quality, relationship-based care
✅ Supportive and approachable leadership team
✅ Opportunities for career progression and professional development
✅ Ongoing training and development opportunities
✅ Be part of a service that genuinely values its staff and young people
✅ Help make a lasting difference in children's lives
Your Role
Support Worker / Team Leader, you will need:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Minimum 1 year's experience working within a children's residential care, supported accommodation, or similar setting
- Experience leading shifts or supporting staff within a residential environment
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and risk management
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- What We Offer
- £13.00 per hour +£50 per sleep-in
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Pension scheme
- Employee discounts
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Wellbeing support
- Genuine career progression opportunities
About Serene Sparks
At Serene Sparks, we are committed to providing a safe, stable, and caring environment where young people can feel valued, respected, and empowered. We understand that positive relationships change lives, and we are looking for dedicated individuals who share our commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive team that puts children at the centre of everything it does, we would love to hear from you. Serene Sparks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Working with children: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
