Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential
Location: Northampton (NN5/NN6)
Salary: £36,000 per annum (£29,080 base + approx. £6,000 sleep-ins)
Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off – 8:00am–11:00pm followed by sleep-in (24-hour shift total)
The Opportunity
IMC Locums are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a children’s residential home in Northampton. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for either an experienced Support Worker seeking progression or an established Senior looking for a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead shifts and act as a role model for the staff team.
Support children and young people with their emotional, social, and educational needs.
Ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
Assist with care planning, safeguarding, and incident reporting.
Promote independence and life skills in line with individual care plans.
Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota.
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Childcare/Young People (essential).
Level 2 considered if currently working towards Level 3/4.
Minimum of 2 years’ residential childcare experience.
Confident car driver (manual preferred) – comfortable with motorways and night driving.
Clean DBS and valid Right to Work in the UK.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary of £36,000 per annum (including sleep-ins).
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Clear progression pathways within a supportive team environment.
For more information, please call or whatsapp Helena on +447393810838 or email helena.bongiorno@imc-locums.co.uk
