Senior Support Worker – Solo Placement Children’s Home
Location: Ascot
Salary: £31,000+ base salary plus £55 per sleep-in (1–2 per week) & optional overtime
Do you want a role where your skills, resilience, and compassion can truly change a child’s life?
We are opening a specialist solo placement home in Ascot, supporting a young child with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker who can provide stability, consistency, and genuine care — supported by one of the most robust professional networks in the sector.
Why this role is unique:

We know the challenges — and we invest heavily to make sure our staff feel supported and equipped. You will not be alone in this role. We provide:

• Regulatory Consultant (ex-Ofsted Inspector): full service audits to strengthen practice.
• Full-time Responsible Individual: with a proven Outstanding Ofsted track record.
• Clinical Psychologist: regular assessments and ongoing guidance.
• Clinical Mental Health Nurse: ACEs and trauma-informed training for all staff.
• Physical Intervention Training (PRICE): available as needed, especially for new starters.
• Therapeutic frameworks: PBS, PERMA, PACE, Active Support, and Trauma-Informed Practice.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading shifts and supporting staff in a solo placement environment.
• Building safe, trusting relationships with a child who needs consistency and compassion.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
• Working closely with clinicians, managers, and external professionals.
• Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children with complex, challenging behaviours.
• Emotional resilience, patience, and a calm, confident approach.
• A belief that every child has potential, even when facing significant barriers.
• A team player with leadership skills who can inspire colleagues.
• Level 3 in Children and Young People Preferred but not Essential

What we offer you:

• Starting salary of £31,000+.
• Sleep-in allowance (£55 per sleep, 1–2 per week).
• Optional overtime for extra earnings.
• Extensive training and therapeutic development.
• Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager roles.
• A supportive, family-feel culture that values staff wellbeing.

We know the challenges — and we invest heavily to make sure our staff feel supported and equipped. You will not be alone in this role. We provide:

• Regulatory Consultant (ex-Ofsted Inspector): full service audits to strengthen practice.
• Full-time Responsible Individual: with a proven Outstanding Ofsted track record.
• Clinical Psychologist: regular assessments and ongoing guidance.
• Clinical Mental Health Nurse: ACEs and trauma-informed training for all staff.
• Physical Intervention Training (PRICE): available as needed, especially for new starters.
• Therapeutic frameworks: PBS, PERMA, PACE, Active Support, and Trauma-Informed Practice

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading shifts and supporting staff in a solo placement environment.
• Building safe, trusting relationships with a child who needs consistency and compassion.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
• Working closely with clinicians, managers, and external professionals.
• Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff