Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with a background in Residential Childcare looking to take the next step up in your career? Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £27,785.00 - £30,275.00 per annum plus £44.56 per sleep in carried out and £1,400 attendance bonus. Shift Pattern: Earlies/Late/Long days and sleep-ins on a rotational shift pattern. Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people? At Homes2Inspire, we believe in creating safe, nurturing homes where young people can heal, grow, and thrive. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team as Senior Residential Youth Support Workers – those who can help shape brighter futures for the children in our care. This isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team, providing a stable, supportive environment for young people who’ve faced significant challenges. Many come from adverse backgrounds, requiring trauma-informed care and someone who can be a role model, guiding them through their difficult journeys. If you thrive on variety and are looking for a role where every day brings new challenges and rewards, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. With smaller homes and high staff-to-young-person ratios, you’ll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference. Is This You? Do you have at least one year’s experience working with young people in a residential setting? Can you bring resilience, empathy, and integrity to every interaction? Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that’s as committed as you are to shaping futures? What You'll Bring: QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification (in line with Ofsted standards) Strong communication skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with compassion and patience A positive role model who can inspire young people to believe in themselves Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed A full UK Driving Licence Your Key Responsibilities: Support the Home and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, taking on senior duties when required Help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people feel at home Work alongside the team to implement care plans and strategies that enable young people to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties Build strong, positive relationships with young people, their families, and external agencies to ensure holistic care What We Offer You The opportunity to change lives, every single day Comprehensive training and support, including 3 weeks of off-the-job training. A supportive and collaborative team environment where you can grow professionally Attendance bonuses, with the potential to earn an additional £1,400 per annum 28 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus the ability to purchase more Health and wellbeing support, including access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 support and up to 8 free counselling sessions Recognition for your hard work, including Long Service and Non-Absence Awards Access to exclusive discounts for shopping, cinema trips, holidays, and more Subsidised days out and activities with young people Meals included during shifts And so much more About Us: Homes2Inspire is part of the Shaw Trust and is the only charity-owned, Ofsted Top 10 residential childcare provider. Learn more about us and explore all our opportunities at www.homes2inspire.co.uk or contact our careers team at careershomes2inspire.co.uk or 01788 487057. Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong and can progress, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Care Leavers who are guaranteed an interview if you meet role requirements. Please Note: All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role. Interviews for this role will take place in-person during pre-planned assessment days, please contact the careers team if you have any accessibility requests or need reasonable adjustments (contact details below). At Homes2Inspire, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. Homes2Inspire is dedicated to supporting care leavers by offering guaranteed job interviews if you meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you want to benefit from this scheme, please inform us as part of your application that you have lived in care experience. Staffing and Safe Recruitment Male staff are under-represented within our residential children’s services. We would like to encourage more male applicants to apply for our opportunities. It is an important part of Homes2Inspire’s recruitment process to ensure that candidates are matched with the most appropriate service based on their skills, experience, and the needs of the young people in our care. On occasion, this may result in offers of employment being made at an alternative service than where the candidate has originally applied. For any questions on the role, or to receive a full job description, please contact our Careers Team on careershomes2inspire.co.uk or 01788 487057. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming lives