Senior Support Worker (Maternity Cover)
Location: Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire (NG17)
Contract: Full Time, Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Hourly Rate: £14.52 – £15.03 per hour
Earning Potential: £30,196.00 – £36,044.04 per annum
Please note: The higher end of the pay scale includes qualification enhancement, attendance bonus, and one sleep-in per week paid at £46 (staff may complete more than one sleep-in per week).
Home Ofsted Rating: Good in all areas
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our established children’s home in Huthwaite , covering a period of maternity leave. The home is Ofsted-rated Good and provides a stable, supportive environment for children and young people with complex needs.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will work closely with the management team to provide shift leadership, guidance, and consistency for the staff team, while remaining a strong, reliable presence for the children and young people.
This is a hands-on role that balances direct care , leadership , and safeguarding oversight , supporting a culture where children feel safe, understood, and supported to thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
Act as a shift leader, supporting and guiding Support Workers
Lead by example, modelling trauma-informed and relationship-led care
Support the monitoring of behaviour, safety, and emotional wellbeing
Ensure safeguarding is central to all decision-making
Promote structure, consistency, and clear boundaries
Support care planning, daily routines, and positive outcomes
Communicate effectively with colleagues, professionals, and managers
What You’ll Bring
A strong understanding of the needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma
A minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children and young people
Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, or equivalent (in line with Ofsted requirements)
Experience supporting behaviours that challenge
Confidence leading shifts and supporting colleagues
Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
A full UK driving licence
Why Join Homes2Inspire?
Homes2Inspire is proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group , a national charity supporting children, young people, and adults across the UK. We currently support over 150 children across 53 homes and 2 leaving care services .
For this role, we offer:
A three-week comprehensive induction with specialist training
Ongoing professional development and internal progression opportunities
Medicash Healthcare Plan – claim back costs for dental, optical, and specialist treatments
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support with up to 8 free counselling sessions
Dedicated internal wellbeing team with NHS clinical backgrounds
28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Life assurance , high street discounts, Blue Light Card, and Cycle to Work scheme
Access to Shaw Trust employee networks, including LGBTQ+, Disability, Racial Equality, Neurodiversity, and more
Refer a Friend Scheme – earn a £500 bonus for every successful referral
Additional Information
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulations and Homes2Inspire policy
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date
Due to partnership working with Nottinghamshire County Council, applicant information may be shared with partners during the recruitment process
Interviews will be held in person during pre-planned assessment days
Reasonable adjustments and accessibility requests are fully supported
At Homes2Inspire, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace . We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates and people with lived experience of care, disability, or social exclusion.
Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential services and are encouraged to apply.
Care leavers who meet the minimum criteria are entitled to a guaranteed interview — please let us know as part of your application if this applies to you.
Please note: As part of our safer recruitment process, offers may occasionally be made at an alternative Homes2Inspire service where appropriate.
Questions or to request a full job description:
[email protected] | 01788 487057
Find out more about Shaw Trust’s Vision 2030:
https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf
