Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, , |
| Company: | Active Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Activecare_97697 |
Summary
Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We'd like you to join us as a Senior Support Worker at our new Children's Home, Pear Tree House in Swindon.
Our vision is a world where people with the most complex needs are surrounded by the collaborative, holistic and expert care they require and the kindness they deserve, to live a brighter future.
Pear Tree House is a residential and short breaks children's home for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Complex needs.
At Pear Tree House we work with a broad range of complex needs which include:
Autistic spectrum conditions, Moderate or serve learning difficulties, Global developmental delays, specific language/ communication, and social emotional difficulties.
Are you looking for a new role?
What you'll be working:
If you are looking for a full time Senior Support Worker, your hours are based on rota supporting the children and then allocated supernumerary time to support with the management of the home.
- Permanent 37 hours
- Every other weekend
- On call responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times. All staff are expected to act in accordance with safeguarding legislation, organisational policies, and statutory guidance.
We believe safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We expect all staff to be vigilant, proactive, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel protected, listened to, and respected.
- Supporting our children and young people with daily activities
- Effectively lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.
- Supporting with reviews of children's care plans
- Ensure that all children and young people have up-to-date risk assessments and person centred goals.
- Attend reviews and update children's plans as and when required with the service manager
- Ensure the children and young people feels safe, and are supported to thrive within the home and their educational environments
- Carry out personal care
- Cover all aspects of the support worker role and work closely with the children and young people, supporting the team on the floor in order to meet the needs of the service.
- To be part of the on call team
- Responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training
- Administrating medication (if required)
What you'll have:
- Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.
- Flexible, professional, and positive approach.
- Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 diploma in residential childcare (England) (RQ)or be willing to work towards after probation.
- Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
- Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
- Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations
- Driving License would be preferable
- Ability to address and respond to employee issues in a fair and consistent manner.
Safer Recruitment & Compliance Section
- This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.
- References and background checks will be required in line with safer recruitment practices.
- Ongoing safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays on a pro rata Basis
- Birthday off
- After probation, you will be enrolled on a Level 4 Diploma in Residential Child Care course and must be willing to work towards this
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities.
- The Active Reward App offers discounts and savings on your weekly shopping.
- Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A Nest Personal Pension account
- Professional Indemnity Insurance Fees met (Medical recruitment only)
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme.
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn up to £1000 by recommending someone you know.
- and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group.