Senior Support Worker - Addison House

Residential Senior Support WorkerLocation: Addison House, Nottingham CitySalary: £27,785 – £30,275 per annum + £46.01 per sleep-in and up to £1,400 attendance allowanceShift Pattern: Earlies, lates, long days, and sleep-ins on a rotational scheduleAre you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Do you want to be part of a team that provides safety, stability, and care for vulnerable children? If so, this is your opportunity to join our 6-bed home in Nottingham City.At Homes2Inspire, we believe every child deserves a nurturing environment. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll lead by example—providing structure, compassion, and guidance to both children and colleagues. Your leadership will help create a safe, positive culture where young people can thrive.Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with others are vital! As a shift leader, the right candidate will be someone who leads by example, upholds standards, and ensures that the safeguarding of children and young people underpins all decisions made.Homes2Inspire are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.🏡 About Addison HouseAddison House is a spacious six-bedded residential home located on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre. Overlooking The Arboretum - Nottingham’s oldest and award-winning Green Flag Park - the home offers a peaceful yet well-connected setting for both staff and young people.With excellent transport links including buses, trams, and the National Rail Network, Addison House is within walking distance of the city centre and easily accessible for commuting and community engagement. The home also falls within the catchment area of several local schools, including Huntingdon Academy, Elliot Durham School, Haywood Comprehensive, Haddon Park High School, Djanogly City Academy, Bigwood, and Margaret Glen-Bott School.Currently, Three Young Male Residents Live At Addison House. Each Brings Their Own Personality And Interests, Creating a Lively And Engaging Atmosphere. Their Favourite Activities Include🎬 Going to the cinema🦁 Visiting the zoo and enjoying day trips💪 Gym and fitness routines🎮 Gaming and karaoke nightsWhat You’ll DoSupervise and mentor Support Workers and Waking Night staff.Lead shifts, ensuring smooth operations and effective task completion.Build strong, trusting relationships with children to foster resilience and growth.Support team development, embedding best practice in care.Organise activities that inspire joy, learning, and personal development.Record and reflect on children’s progress in meaningful waysWhat You’ll BringPassion & Compassion: A genuine desire to make a difference in young lives.Experience: Previous work supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.Resilience & Flexibility: Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.Qualifications: QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential)What We OfferImpactful Work: Every day you’ll make a difference.Comprehensive Training: 3 weeks of paid, off-the-job training to prepare you fully.Career Development: Opportunities to progress, including fully funded qualificationsWellbeing Support: Access to Medicash, Aviva Digicare, and wellbeing initiatives.Extra Benefits: Option to purchase additional annual leaveRefer a Friend Bonus: £500 for successful referrals.Discounts: Shopping, cinema, holidays, plus Blue Light card access & vouchers at Christmas!Cycle to Work Scheme: Affordable cycling equipment.Subsidised Activities: Fun days out with young people, meals included during shifts.Important InformationAll successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted requirements.Sponsorship is not available for this role.Applications are reviewed regularly; interviews may be held before the closing date.Interviews take place in-person during assessment days. Accessibility requests are welcomed.We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of care, disability, or social exclusion. Care leavers who meet minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview. Male applicants are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are under-represented in our services.