Location: Northampton, NN5
Salary: Up to £32,000 OTE (including sleep-ins) – negotiable for the right candidate
Basic Salary: From £26,436 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 1 day on / 2 days off
Driving Requirement: Full UK manual driving licence

About Joneshouse Recruitment

Joneshouse Recruitment is a specialist recruitment provider within Children’s Residential Care, partnering with reputable care organisations across the UK. We focus on placing experienced, passionate professionals into environments where children and young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

The Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Support Worker to join a dedicated residential childcare team in Northampton. This role is ideal for a qualified professional with a strong background in children’s residential care who is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred support.

You will play a key role in supporting children and young people in a nurturing, structured, and safe home environment, working closely with a skilled team to promote positive outcomes and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people

• Promote a safe, stable, and nurturing residential environment

• Support daily routines, education, appointments, and activities

• Implement care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and reviews

• Work in line with safeguarding policies, Ofsted regulations, and company procedures

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people

• Support colleagues and contribute positively to the team culture

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Residential Childcare

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker within a Children’s Residential Home

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

• Full UK manual driving licence with confidence driving at night and on motorways

• Clean enhanced DBS

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £32,000 OTE, including sleep-ins (approximately 8 per month at £50 each)

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

• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per shift

• Pay reviews twice yearly (March & October)

• Incremental pay rise following successful probation

• Annual appraisal bonus, probation bonus, and Ofsted bonus

• Paid face-to-face training

• Company pension scheme

• Paid Christmas party

• Additional 8 hours annual leave for your birthday

• Employee referral scheme (bonus payable after first shift)

• Employee Assistance Programme

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker seeking stability, recognition, and progression within a supportive residential care setting. Our client values staff development, rewards commitment, and provides genuine opportunities for career growth.

Apply Now

If you meet the criteria and are ready for your next career move, apply today to be considered through Joneshouse Recruitment