Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom
£31000 - £34299.2
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Support Worker
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, South West
Salary: £31,000 - ££34,299.20 per annum
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description
Senior Support Worker opportunities are available in Bridgwater, Somerset, supporting children and young people aged 8–18 with behavioural and emotional needs. Working for a leading independent provider of care and education, you’ll join a supportive team focused on achieving the best outcomes and creating a safe, nurturing home environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Support Worker based in Bridgwater, your daily duties will include:
- Leading shifts and deputising for the Registered Manager when required
- Supporting colleagues with mandatory training, development, and consistent care plan delivery
- Maintaining accurate records, logs, and reports to support monitoring and evaluation
- Providing day-to-day care, guidance, and positive role modelling for young people
- Encouraging education, routines, and social activities, including travel to/from school or college
- Preparing meals, maintaining the home environment, and organising activities and off-site days
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Senior Support Worker, you will need:
- A Full UK driving licence (essential)
- A willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Residential childcare experience (12 months in a senior capacity is desirable; motivated applicants earlier in their journey are welcome)
- DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment and government regulations
- Flexibility to work 16–24 hour shifts, including sleep-ins, on a one-on-two or two-on-four basis
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with additional rates for overtime, on-call, sleep-ins, and disturbance
- Free on-shift meals and free parking
- Training and development plans, including NVQs and clear progression routes
- 28 days’ holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing with service
- Paid sickness leave, company pension, and health benefits
- Casual dress code and a strong, supportive team culture
If you are a qualified Senior Support Worker looking for an exciting new role in Bridgwater, apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
