Senior Support Worker - Stirling House in Newark on Trent

Residential Senior Support Worker Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire

Salary: £27,785 – £30,275 per annum + £46.01 per sleep-in and up to £1,400 attendance allowance

Shift Pattern: Earlies, lates, long days, and sleep-ins on a rotational schedule

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Do you want to be part of a team that provides safety, stability, and care for vulnerable children? If so, this is your opportunity to join our 2-bed home in Newark, recently rated Good by Ofsted, and help shape brighter futures.

At Homes2Inspire, we believe every child deserves a nurturing environment. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll lead by example—providing structure, compassion, and guidance to both children and colleagues. Your leadership will help create a safe, positive culture where young people can thrive. Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with others are vital! As a shift leader, the right candidate will be someone who leads by example, upholds standards, and ensures that the safeguarding of children and young people underpins all decisions made. Homes2Inspire are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and mentor Support Workers and Waking Night staff.
• Lead shifts, ensuring smooth operations and effective task completion.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children to foster resilience and growth.
• Support team development, embedding best practice in care.
• Organise activities that inspire joy, learning, and personal development.
• Record and reflect on children’s progress in meaningful ways.

What You’ll Bring

• Passion & Compassion: A genuine desire to make a difference in young lives.
• Experience: Previous work supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Resilience & Flexibility: Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Qualifications: QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential).

What We Offer

• Impactful Work: Every day you’ll make a difference.
• Comprehensive Training: 3 weeks of paid, off-the-job training to prepare you fully.
• Career Development: Opportunities to progress, including fully funded qualifications.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Medicash, Aviva Digicare, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Extra Benefits: Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for successful referrals.
• Discounts: Shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light card access & vouchers at Christmas!
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Affordable cycling equipment.
• Subsidised Activities: Fun days out with young people, meals included during shifts.

Important Information

• All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Applications are reviewed regularly; interviews may be held before the closing date.
• Interviews take place in-person during assessment days.
• Accessibility requests are welcomed.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of care, disability, or social exclusion. Care leavers who meet minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview. Male applicants are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are under-represented in our services.