Shaw Trust
Senior Support Worker (Mat Cover) - Autumn House
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Senior Support Worker (Maternity Cover)
Location: Mansfield
Contract: Full Time, Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Hourly Rate: £14.52 – £15.03 per hour
Earning Potential: £30,196.00 – £36,044.04 per annum
Please 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 areas
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our established children’s home in Mansfield, covering a period of maternity leave. The home is Ofsted-rated Good and 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, and safeguarding 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
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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 experience working with children and young people
- Level 3 qualification in 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 over 150 children across 53 homes and 2 leaving care services.
For This Role, We Offer
- A three-week comprehensive induction with specialist training
- Ongoing professional development and 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 team with 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
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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 487057
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