Senior Support Worker - Poppy House

• Job Category
• Childrens Homes | Support Worker
• Location
• Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
• Salary
• £30,196.00 – £31,259.00 per annum + £46.01 per sleep-in
• Closing date
• 13/02/2026
• Ref
• 0
• Contract type
• Permanent
• Total hours per week
• 40
• Description

• 🌟 Residential Youth Support Worker – A Career Built on Compassion

  Location:Wellingborough – Northampton (NN8)Salary:Up to £28,650.00 per annum + £46.01 per sleep-inShift Pattern:Rotational shifts including earlies, lates, doubles, and sleep-ins💬 Looking to Step Up and Make a Bigger Impact?

  Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead by example in a trauma-informed residential setting? Do you have experience supporting young people and want to help shape a safe, nurturing home environment where both staff and residents thrive?

  At Homes2Inspire, we’re looking for compassionate, confident leaders who can guide teams and support young people with empathy, structure, and resilience. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow within a values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

  🛠️ What the Role Involves

  As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key leadership role in the home. You’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading shifts and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
  • Supporting and mentoring Support Workers and Waking Night staff
  • Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
  • Promoting best practice and professional development across the team
  • Organising meaningful activities that promote joy, learning, and growth
  • Maintaining high standards of documentation and safeguarding
  🏡About Poppy House

  Poppy House is a solo-bed residential home based in Northampton (NN8), offering a safe and structured environment for a young person with complex needs. The home provides a calm, supportive setting where staff can make a real difference every day.

  The young person currently placed at Poppy House enjoys a mix of activities that bring variety and engagement to daily life, including:

  🐴 Animal care and farm school

  🎮 Video gaming

  🎥 Watching films and TV series

  🎵 Listening to music

  🌳 Outdoor walks and nature activities

  🎁 What We Offer
  • 3 weeks of paid induction training
  • Funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare
  • Structured career progression into management roles
  • £1,400 annual attendance bonus + sleep-in payments (£46.01 per shift)
  • 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
  • Free meals during shifts
  • Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays
  • 24/7 well-being support, including free counselling sessions
  • Christmas voucher of up to £200, based on length of service and contracted hours
  📌 Important Information
  • We do not offer sponsorship or support with right to work
  • All applicants must have their own right to work in the UK, permitting them to work 40 hours per week
  • All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted and Homes2Inspire policies
  • Applications are reviewed regularly, and interviews may be held before the advertised closing date
  • Interviews will take place in person during scheduled assessment days. Please contact our Careers Team if you require reasonable adjustments
  🤝 Our Commitment to Inclusion

  At Homes2Inspire, we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and welcome individuals with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.

  We offer guaranteed interviews for care leavers who meet the minimum role requirements - please let us know in your application if you have lived-in care experience.

  Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential children’s services, and we strongly encourage more male applicants to apply.

  We aim to match candidates with the most suitable service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. In some cases, this may mean offering employment at a different home than originally applied for.

  📧📞 Get in Touch

  For questions or to request a full job description, contact AJ from our Careers Team:

  📞 01788 487057

• Ref:SSL/SS
• Area:East Ayrshire
• Pay:£34,200 per year
• Closing Date:20th February 2026
• Interview Date:TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Senior Service Leader within our Support Services Team. This newly defined role has been created to strengthen operational and strategic leadership across our organisation.

As a Senior Service Leader, you will provide day-to-day oversight across several teams, working closely with Service Leaders to ensure high-quality, person-led support. The role will focus on improving support to teams, enhancing outcomes for the people we support, and embedding a culture of accountability, inclusion, and compassion.

About the role:

• Provide coaching and mentoring to Service Leaders and Senior Support Practitioners.
• Support the delivery of safe, consistent, person-led services.
• Monitor team performance and compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to support planning, staff development, and problem-solving within teams.
• Participate in the organisation’s on-call rota, offering advice and guidance during out-of-hours.

About You:

• A values-led practitioner with a strong understanding of personalised support.
• Confidence in mentoring, coaching others, building positive team cultures, and navigating complex situations.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Strong communication, organisational, and relational skills.
• Have membership with the PVG Scheme.
• Must be able to register with the SSSC within three months of employment.
• Have a SVQ 4 (or working towards), or a minimum of SVQ 3 with a commitment to complete SVQ 4 in Social Care/Management.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact reception and ask to speak with an Area Manager on 01563 825555 (during office hours 8.30-4.30pm).

An application pack can be requested by calling 01563 825555 or by emailing: reception@partnersforinclusion.org

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Scottish Charity Number: SC035125

Senior Residential Support Worker - Alham House

• Job Category
• Childrens Homes | Support Worker
• Location
• Ilminster, Somerset
• Salary
• £31,126 per annum + £44.86 per sleep-in + £1,400 annual attendance bonus
• Closing date
• 13/02/2026
• Ref
• 0
• Contract type
• Permanent
• Total hours per week
• 40
• Description
• Senior Children’s Residential Support WorkerSalary:£31,126 per annum + £44.86 per sleep-in + £1,400 annual attendance bonusShift Pattern:2 days on, 4 days off (inclusive of long days and sleep-ins, rotational)Can you lead a team that helps a child believe again?Who we are:

  At

  Homes2Inspire, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. As one of the UK’s leading providers of children’s residential care, we deliver innovative, high-quality services that put children at the centre of everything we do. Our team is built on values of care, integrity, and ambition, and we are committed to helping every young person feel safe, valued, and inspired about their future.About Homes and Horizons:

  This isn’t just another children’s home role.

  Homes and Horizonsis a ground breaking partnership between Somerset Council, CAMHS, the NHS, and Homes2Inspire. Together, we are reshaping residential childcare to provide something truly different: homes that combine stability, education, and therapeutic care so children can begin to heal from trauma and build brighter futures.

  As a

  Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in this multi-agency approach, working alongside mental health professionals and local authority teams. You’ll have access to specialist training, ongoing clinical support, and the opportunity to make an even greater impact on the lives of young people.What does the role involve?

  As a

  Senior Support Worker, you’ll not only provide direct care for children aged 8–18 but also lead and mentor your team to deliver exceptional support. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Leadership & Supervision– Acting as a senior figure within the home, supervising staff, providing guidance, and ensuring high standards of practice.
  • Care Planning– Taking an active role in developing, reviewing, and implementing individual care plans that put the child at the centre of decision-making.
  • Team Development– Coaching and supporting colleagues, fostering a positive and reflective team culture.
  • Role Modelling– Demonstrating trust, respect, and healthy relationships through your actions.
  • Daily Life Support– Helping with routines, activities, and creating a safe, structured environment.
  • Encouraging Growth– Celebrating milestones, introducing hobbies, and nurturing independence.
  • Calm in Crisis– Leading by example during challenging situations, offering stability and compassion.
  • Professional Liaison– Working closely with social workers, health professionals, and contributing to multi-agency meetings.
  What we’re looking for
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)– please check with us if you are unsure whether your qualification is equivalent
  • Previous experience in residential childcare or a similar setting (essential)
  • A full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Flexibility to work 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including long days and sleep-ins
  • The right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)
  • Strong leadership skills, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people
  Why join Homes2Inspire?

  At Homes2Inspire, you’ll never just be “another support worker.” You’ll be part of a respected national organisation that values its people, invests in their development, and offers genuine progression opportunities. Many of our managers began their journey as Support Workers, and with us, your career can grow as you grow.

  What we offer:
  • £31,126 salary + £44.86 per sleep-in + £1,400 annual attendance bonus
  • 2 on / 4 off shift pattern for excellent work-life balance
  • Specialist training and qualifications in childcare, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches
  • Ongoing clinical and team support as part of Homes and Horizons
  • Career development pathways across a national organisation
  • A supportive, values-driven environment that champions your wellbeing and ...

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*Previous applicants need not apply

Closing Date Sunday 22nd February 2026

Communications Officer (Digital)

Would you like to work for one of Scotland’s best communications teams? 

Wheatley Group is Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management company and is passionate about ‘Making homes and lives better’.

Our award-winning Communications team plays a vital role in telling the story of how we support people, strengthen communities and deliver real social impact across Scotland.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Communications Officer (Digital) to join our high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a values-led organisation, shaping engaging content across both internal and external channels.

The role would suit:

• an experienced communications or press officer with strong digital skills, or

• a journalist with a solid digital background and a passion for storytelling across multiple channels

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Group to create and share compelling, people-focused content. Your work will include:

• producing engaging digital content for our websites, social media channels and staff intranet

• creating and editing video and audio content (and helping us grow this further)

• writing clear, accurate and impactful copy for a range of audiences

• supporting media relations, including responding to enquiries and writing press releases

• contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of integrated communications and PR campaigns

• sharing stories that highlight how Wheatley is transforming communities and changing lives

You’ll also be part of a rota providing a 24/7 on-call media service.

You’ll bring:

• excellent writing, filming and editing skills, with a strong eye for detail

• proven experience producing digital content, ideally within a large or complex organisation

• confidence working across multiple platforms and channels

• a genuine interest in audio, video and visual storytelling

• strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Just as importantly, you’ll be:

• a collaborative team player

• flexible, adaptable and multi-skilled with the ability to contribute across al areas of the team’s work

• a stickler for accuracy and meeting deadlines

• creative, curious and solutions-focused

• a great communicator who builds positive relationships easily, a real ‘people person’ who is ready to go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services.

This is a demanding but highly rewarding role in an organisation where your work genuinely matters. You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team that takes pride in delivering high-quality communications that make a difference.

We celebrate individuality and recognise the strength that diversity brings. We want our teams to reflect the communities we serve and warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

For an informal chat, call Group Communications Manager Lee Herron on 07867 292078 or email lee.herron@wheatley-group.com

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings to our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@wheatley-group.com

Closing date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 5pm

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.

Job reference:003971

Salary:£25,553 per annum (Part time pro rata)

Closing date:18/02/2026

Employment type:Part time

Hours Per Week:16, 20 or 25

Town Name:Maud

Looking for a new job for 2026 where you can shine? You're in luck as we're on the look out for enthusiastic, active and reliable new colleagues to complete our amazing #TeamBerrybank in Maud on a permanent part-time (16, 20 or 25 hours per week) basis.Our team and the individuals you'll support
You'll become part of fun and friendly team who supports six individuals, all with different support needs to live in their own homes. The great thing about this job is no two days are ever the same! Your main aim will be to support the individuals with all aspects of daily living, including shopping, housework, finances, medication and personal care.
All of the individuals are very active and love to get out and about, so you’ll also find yourself being involved in activities like going for walks, riding adapted bikes, swimming, baking and arts & crafts.
Due to the rural location and some of the individuals we support having their own mobility cars we will need you to have a full manual, UK driving licence.About You
You don't need experience to start your career with us; we recruit on values and we'll give you all the training you'll need if you're successful. We'll even fund your SVQ (SCQF level 6/7) qualification too!

All we’ll need you to bring is;

• A full UK driving licence, due to the rural location of our service and the people we support having mobility cars
• A caring and compassionate attitude
• The ability to work well in a team
• Great communication and organisational skills
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Confidence to go in the water, as swimming is a regular activity
• Confidence in the use of computers

Shift Patterns
As we're dedicated to providing around the clock support tailored to the needs of each individual, our shifts currently fall into patterns of 0900-2130 hours. Sleepovers, weekends and public holidays would also form part of your rota on a rotational basis.
Sleepovers are not included in your contracted hours and you’ll receive an additional sleepover payment of £100.80 per night.What makes Cornerstone a great place to work
Along with hosting our annual Star Awards to celebrate and recognise the impact and dedication of our colleagues and the achievements of the people we support, there's some other great perks that'll you receive when you join our team: -

• You'll have a meaningful job doing things that you enjoy - it often doesn't feel like work
• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local community
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own casual clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We reimburse your yearly SSSC registration fees
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
• Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
• 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
• Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
• Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few

Sound interesting? What are you waiting for? Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
We are looking to fill these vacancies as soon as possible, so reserve the right to close our advert early if we find suitable candidates before the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.Have any questions? If you'd like to find out more, please contact Leanne Holmes on 01771 613627.
Successful candidates will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and be committed to working towards an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare with the support from our Training Academy.If you’re successful in joining our team, we will need you to register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting ...