Senior Support worker - Drivers
- Location
- ME7
- Pay
- £14.50 - £16.50/hr
- Contract
- Permanent, Temporary, Fixed Term, Bank
- Shifts
- Day, Night, Long Day, Twilight, Sleep In, Waking Night
- Posted
- 30 September 2026
About this role
About the Role This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Working within a dedicated children's residential environment, you will provide guidance, stability, and emotional support to help young people achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential. As a senior member of the team, you will act as a consistent role model, championing high standards of care and helping to create a warm, secure, and nurturing home. You will work closely with colleagues and multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure the individual needs of each child are met with compassion, patience, and understanding. Key Responsibilities • Supporting young people with their daily routines, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth • Mentoring and guiding support workers on shift to maintain consistent standards of care • Assisting with the implementation of individual care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies • Encouraging participation in education, life-skills development, and recreational activities • Maintaining clear, accurate daily records and shift handover reports • De-escalating challenging situations with empathy, therapeutic approaches, and professional resilience What We Offer We provide a supportive, person-centred working environment with varied shift patterns and contract options to suit your lifestyle. You will have access to ongoing professional development and clear pathways for career progression within children's services, alongside the knowledge that your day-to-day work directly transforms young lives.