Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential CareLocation: Burton-on-TrentSalary: £13.75-£14.00 per hour + up to £2/hour loyalty bonus + sleep-in rate (£65-£85)Shifts: 10 shifts/month | 2 on, 3 off | 160 hours/month | Overtime available

Are you an experienced, Level 3-qualified children's residential care professional looking for a genuinely nurturing and child-focused environment? Randstad Care is proud to be supporting a highly respected, Ofsted-rated Outstanding children's care provider in their search for a passionate Senior Support Worker.

This organisation doesn't just offer a job - they offer a mission: to make every child feel truly at home. Staff are known as "adults" - a reflection of the family-style environment they strive to create. With four established homes and a fifth on the way, all located in the Burton-on-Trent and Hatton areas, this is an exciting time to join a growing team with strong values and a clear vision.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll be an integral part of a home environment that puts young people first. You'll lead by example, mentor newer team members, and bring fresh ideas while fitting seamlessly into a collaborative, friendly team.

You'll work a consistent 2 days on / 3 days off pattern, including sleep-ins on day one of your shift block. The homes value experience, stability, and above all, commitment to the wellbeing of the children.

What You'll Need

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential

• Experience in a children's home setting (preferable but not essential for entry-level senior rate)

• A genuine, long-term interest in supporting vulnerable young people

• A stable employment history - no job hoppers, please

• Creative, team-orientated and child-focused approach

What's in It for You

• £13.75/hour (Level 3, new to senior role)

• £14.00/hour (Level 3, experienced senior)

• Loyalty bonus: 50p/hr increase annually up to +£2/hr

• Sleep-in payments: £65 (£85 in complex homes)

• Free meals on shift

• Gym membership after probation

• Birthday off (paid)

• Annual Christmas party and awards events

• "Adult of the Month" award with voucher prizes

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Induction & shadow shifts to ensure you're fully supported

• Excellent internal progression - this organisation promotes from within

• Real experiences: From family-style events to Disneyland Paris trips for the young people

Interested in making a meaningful difference in children's lives with a team that truly cares?

Apply today or contact Randstad Care for more information.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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