Senior Support Worker in Newark on Trent

Future Prospects Group are proud to be partnering with Newark Emmaus Trust to recruit a full time, permanent Senior Support Worker in the Newark area. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the senior team of the Trust, reportable and deputy to the Head of Service Delivery. You will be part of a team that provides temporary housing and support and who are passionate about delivering an excellent service with compassion to the vulnerable young homeless people and their babies in Newark.

The Role

• The Senior Support Worker will directly supervise Junior Support Workers as agreed with the Head of Service Delivery and be responsible, as part of the Senior Management Team for the resources and services of the Trust.
• The purpose of the Senior Support Worker’s post is to assist in the management of the Project, its accommodation, staff and resources, to ensure the provision of high quality and safe services for all young people who access Trust services.
• Deputise for the Head of Service Delivery.
• Be available on the duty rota system to work evenings and weekends.
• Act as 'on call officer' as required by the duty rota.
• Ensure effective management of human resources.
• Directly supervise and support junior support workers, overnight staff and any other staff as directed by Head of Service Delivery ensuring they are carrying out their duties as per their job descriptions and are performing and practising the Trust's values.
• Ensure that the health and hygiene of residents is acceptable and monitored.
• Maintain the organisation's policies, where appropriate ensuring they are up-to-date, consistent and implemented effectively.
• Adhere, practice and promote the Trust's values.

The Hours

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week to include weekend and evening work as per a rota and will be on-call as per a rota.

The Candidate

The successful Senior Support Worker will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a support worker role, ideally working with young vulnerable people with complex needs, and experience in supervising a team of at least 5 people.
• A Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).
• Previous experience in Safeguarding.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence, have the use of a car which you will be willing to insure for business use.

The offer of employment will be subject to acceptable references and a satisfactory DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding young people and shall undergo the appropriate checks in accordance with data protection requirements.

The Benefits

• Branded hoodies provided.
• Company pension (optional).
• Sick pay.
• Full reimbursement of expenses/mileage for business use.
• Free eye tests and a contribution to glasses.
• 225 hours holiday p.a. including bank holidays.
• Additional holiday for being on call.
• Time off in lieu for additional hours.

Newark Emmaus Trust are committed to equal opportunities and provide an inclusive work environment and therefore welcome applications from all irrespective of backgrounds, marital status, disability, religion, belief, sexuality, ability, race, ethnicity, gender, and age.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. No specific feedback will be given and if you do not hear from us by the 6th of February then you have not been successfully shortlisted. No previous applicants need apply. Interviews will be held in person on the 11th and 12th February 2026. Closing date for applications is 30th January 2026.

To review the full Job Description, please visit the Newark Emmaus Trust website or contact the Future Prospects Group team. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.