Senior Support Worker

Active Care Group Stafford, England May 20, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £29,526/year
Work Onsite
Schedule Weekends

Support Worker focuses on support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.

What the role involves

  • Support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.
  • Follow safeguarding, medication, documentation, or care-plan requirements where they apply.

Skills and requirements

  • We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
  • Level 3 NVQ or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred, or happy to work towards.
  • Dependability: Proven track record of excellent attendance and timekeeping.
  • Problem-Solving: Self-confidence to manage challenging situations with composure.

Confirmed role details

  • £29,525.97 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata) depending on experience.
  • A strong commitment to child safeguarding and maintaining high-quality standards, working in partnership with Ofsted, is essential.
  • This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week) involving shift work (on a 2-week rota), alternate weekends, and on-call duties, requiring flexibility to ensure the home operates smooth.
  • Direct Child Support: Provide compassionate support to children and young people in their daily activities, ensuring their safety, stability, and well-being within their routines.

Candidate fit

  • patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits

Additional role context

  • Work closely with children, young people, and the Support workers to meet service needs, embodying the full scope of a Senior Support Worker role.

Known job details

  • Pay: £29,525
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