• Salary: Up to £36,000 OTE (including sleep-ins) – negotiable for the right candidate

• Location: Milton Keynes

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

• Hours: 40 hours per week

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a dedicated children’s residential care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and ambitious professional looking to progress their career within a supportive and rewarding environment.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people within a safe, nurturing residential setting, while also providing leadership and guidance to junior staff members.

• Starting salary from £28,080 per annum, plus sleep-ins

• Sleep-ins paid at £50 each (approximately 8 per month)

• Up to £36,000 OTE, depending on experience and qualifications

• Shift pattern: 1 day on, 2 days off

• Driving is an essential part of the role (full UK manual driving licence required)

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare (essential)

• Previous experience working as a Senior Support Worker within children’s residential care

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, inspections, supervision, and whistleblowing

• Confident and committed to driving, including motorway and night driving

• Clean enhanced DBS

• Reliable, professional, and child-focused approach

Benefits

• Pay reviews twice yearly (March & October)

• Incremental pay increase upon successful completion of probation

• Annual appraisal bonus, probation bonus, and Ofsted bonus

• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per shift

• Overtime paid at +£2.50 per hour after 160 hours per month

• Company pension scheme

• Paid face-to-face training

• Paid Christmas party

• Additional 8 hours annual leave for your birthday

• Employee referral scheme (bonus paid after first shift)

• Employee assistance programme

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker seeking genuine career progression with an employer who values development, rewards commitment, and provides ongoing support.

If you meet the criteria and are ready for your next step, apply today to be considered.

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