About the Role
As Senior Support Worker, you will be a key member of the home's leadership team. You will:
- Lead daily shifts, model professional conduct, and support with decision-making
- Mentor and guide support workers, especially during challenging or high-pressure situations
- Work closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager on audits, reports, and regulatory checks
- Help implement consistent routines, emotional regulation strategies, and risk management plans
- Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with young people through reflective and therapeutic practice
- Ensure that the home is always placement-ready and compliant with regulatory standards
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone looking to make a lasting impact in a brand-new therapeutic setting.
Requirements
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or higher)
• Experience working in residential care with young people presenting EBD, ADHD, or complex needs
• Confident leading shifts and mentoring junior staff
• Skilled in safeguarding, de-escalation, and therapeutic approaches
• Reliable, reflective, and emotionally consistent
• Driver preferred
About the Company
Care & Support Services is preparing to open a new registered children’s home in Cannock. This home will provide trauma-informed, emotionally secure care for young people with complex needs. We are building a passionate team that will prioritise emotional safety, consistent boundaries, and strong professional care.