Senior Support Worker (Mat Cover) - Sudbury House

Job Category

Childrens Homes | Support Worker

Location

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Salary

£30,196.00 – £36,044.04 per annum

Closing date

29/06/2026

Ref

0

Contract type

Fixed Term

Total hours per week

40

Description

Senior Support Worker (Maternity Cover)Location:Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire (NG17)Contract:Full Time, Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)Hourly Rate:£14.52 – £15.03 per hourEarning Potential:£30,196.00 – £36,044.04 per annumPlease note: The higher end of the pay scale includes qualification enhancement, attendance bonus, and one sleep-in per week paid at £46 (staff may complete more than one sleep-in per week).Home Ofsted Rating:Good in all areasAbout the Role

We are looking for a

Senior Support Workerto join our established children’s home inHuthwaite, covering a period of maternity leave. The home is Ofsted-ratedGoodand provides a stable, supportive environment for children and young people with complex needs.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will work closely with the management team to provide shift leadership, guidance, and consistency for the staff team, while remaining a strong, reliable presence for the children and young people.

This is a hands-on role that balances

direct care,leadership, andsafeguarding oversight, supporting a culture where children feel safe, understood, and supported to thrive.What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a shift leader, supporting and guiding Support Workers
• Lead by example, modelling trauma-informed and relationship-led care
• Support the monitoring of behaviour, safety, and emotional wellbeing
• Ensure safeguarding is central to all decision-making
• Promote structure, consistency, and clear boundaries
• Support care planning, daily routines, and positive outcomes
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, professionals, and managers

What You’ll Bring

• A strong understanding of the needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma
• A minimum of 1 year’s experienceworking with children and young people
• Level 3 qualificationin Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, or equivalent (in line with Ofsted requirements)
• Experience supporting behaviours that challenge
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting colleagues
• Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• A full UK driving licence

Why Join Homes2Inspire?

Homes2Inspire is proud to be part of the

Shaw Trust Group, a national charity supporting children, young people, and adults across the UK. We currently support over150 childrenacross53 homes and 2 leaving care services.

For this role, we offer:

• A three-week comprehensive inductionwith specialist training
• Ongoing professional developmentand internal progression opportunities
• Medicash Healthcare Plan– claim back costs for dental, optical, and specialist treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– 24/7 support with up to 8 free counselling sessions
• Dedicated internal wellbeing teamwith NHS clinical backgrounds
• 28 days annual leave(inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life assurance, high street discounts, Blue Light Card, and Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to Shaw Trust employee networks, including LGBTQ+, Disability, Racial Equality, Neurodiversity, and more
• Refer a Friend Scheme– earn a £500 bonus for every successful referral

Additional Information

• All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulations and Homes2Inspire policy
• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date
• Due to partnership working with Nottinghamshire County Council, applicant information may be shared with partners during the recruitment process
• Interviews will be held in person during pre-planned assessment days
• Reasonable adjustments and accessibility requests are fully supported

At Homes2Inspire, we are committed to building a

diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates and people with lived experience of care, disability, or social exclusion.

Male staff are currently under-represented in our residential services and are encouraged to apply.

Care leavers who meet the minimum criteria are entitled to a

guaranteed interview— please let us know as part of your application if this applies to you.

Please note: As part of our safer recruitment process, offers may occasionally be made at an alternative Homes2Inspire service where appropriate.

Questions or to request a full job description:careers@homes2inspire.co.uk|01788 487057Find out more about Shaw Trust’s Vision 2030:
https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf