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Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Milton Keynes, MK6 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

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Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Milton Keynes, MK6 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank ...

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Thorpe Astley, LE3 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

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Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Thorpe Astley, LE3 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank ...

Full Time, Permanent
Leicestershire
Posted 4 days ago
Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Melton, LE13 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Melton, LE13 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holida...

Full Time, Permanent
Northampton
Posted 4 days ago
Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Northampton, NN5 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Northampton, NN5 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank ho...

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Earls Berton, NN6 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Earls Berton, NN6 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank h...

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: DE21 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: DE21 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do yo...

Full Time, Permanent
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Posted 6 days ago
Future Registered Manager - Children's Residential Services Newcastle-under-Lyme £34,000 per annum + £40 Sleep-In Payment 169 Contracted Hours Per Month Registered Manager Development Programme Ready to Take the Next Step Towards Becoming a Registered Manager? Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional with ambitions to progress into leadership? We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and ambitious individual to join our structured Registered Manager Development Programme, designed to support the next generation of leaders within Children's Residential Services. This is a unique opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to become a Registered Manager, with full mentoring, leadership training and ongoing support from an experienced senior management team. If you're passionate about improving outcomes for young people and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us? ✅ Clear pathway into a Registered Manager position ✅ Structured Management Development Programme ✅ Dedicated mentoring and leadership support ✅ Opportunity to gain or complete your Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification ✅ Supportive and experienced senior leadership team ✅ Ongoing professional development and specialist training ✅ Opportunity to shape and influence the development of a specialist service ✅ Work alongside psychologists, therapists and fostering professionals ✅ Therapeutic and trauma-informed working environment ✅ Bonus structure linked to progression and development ✅ Excellent long-term earning and career progression opportunities About the Service Your journey will begin within our established children's home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, which is currently transitioning into a specialist therapeutic bridging service. This innovative service will support children and young people who are preparing to move from residential care into fostering placements but may have experienced difficulties progressing due to trauma, attachment challenges or placement instability. Working within a therapeutic and psychologically informed environment, you will play a key role in helping young people develop the confidence, resilience and emotional security needed to transition successfully into family-based care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a specialist service while building your management career within a forward-thinking organisation. The Role As part of the Registered Manager Development Programme, you will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of children's residential care and service leadership. You will work closely with experienced managers, supporting the day-to-day operation of the home while developing the skills required to lead and manage a service of your own in the future. Key responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting the delivery of high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Promoting therapeutic, trauma-informed and relationship-based practice
  • Supporting the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
  • Assisting with staff supervision, leadership and development
  • Working collaboratively with families, social workers and external professionals
  • Supporting compliance with Ofsted regulations and quality standards
  • Contributing to the development and ongoing improvement of the service
  • Developing your leadership and operational management skills through mentoring and training
Who We're Looking For We are looking for individuals who are passionate about children's care and ready to progress into a management career. You may currently be working as a:
  • Senior Residential Support Worker
  • Team Leader
  • Deputy Manager
  • Assistant Manager
  • Experienced Residential Childcare Practitioner
and be seeking a clear route into leadership and future registration. Essential Requirements
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience within Children's Residential Care
  • Good understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed and child-centred practice
  • Commitment to completing, or currently working towards, a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work in the UK
The Person You will be:
  • Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people
  • Ambitious and eager to develop your leadership career
  • Compassionate, resilient and emotionally intelligent
  • Committed to delivering high standards of care and safeguarding
  • Motivated to learn, develop and progress within the organisation
Start Your Journey Towards Registered Manager This is an outstanding opportunity for an aspiring leader to join a supportive organisation that invests in its people and creates genuine opportunities for progression. If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career and work towards becoming a Registered Manager, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more, contact Anna Ashley at Safer Hand Solutions or submit your application today. Please note, SaferHandCare are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.

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Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Future Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Services Newcastle-under-Lyme £34,000 per annum + £40 Sleep-In Payment 169 Contracted Hours Per Month Registered Manager Development Pr...

Temp to Perm
Burton-Upon-Trent
Posted 6 days ago
Mentor Support Worker Burton-upon-Trent | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm No Sleep-ins | No Weekend Working | Temp to Perm £12.71 per hour Help Young People Build Brighter Futures Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Safer Hand Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a growing and respected Supported Living provider that supports care-experienced young people aged 16-18 as they develop the confidence, life skills and resilience needed to live independently. This is more than a support worker role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, positive role model and advocate for young people as they take important steps towards adulthood. If you're looking for a rewarding role with consistent Monday to Friday hours, funded development opportunities and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us? ✅ Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ✅ No sleep-ins or night shifts ✅ Consistent working pattern and excellent work-life balance ✅ Ongoing training and professional development ✅ Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications ✅ Supportive and experienced management team ✅ Wellbeing hours ✅ Birthday leave ✅ Pension scheme ✅ Employee benefits package ✅ Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation The Role As a Mentor Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve positive outcomes. You will build meaningful professional relationships, encourage personal growth and support young people to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting young people to develop independent living skills
  • Encouraging engagement with education, training and employment opportunities
  • Providing mentoring, guidance and emotional support
  • Promoting positive health, wellbeing and resilience
  • Safeguarding young people and managing risk effectively
  • Positively managing challenging behaviour
  • Maintaining accurate support plans, records and reports
  • Working closely with local authorities, social workers and partner agencies
  • Supporting compliance with Ofsted standards and organisational policies
About You We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping young people succeed. You will have experience supporting young people in a care, support, education or community setting and be confident building positive and professional relationships. Essential Requirements
  • Experience working with young people within Supported Living, Residential Care, Children's Services, Leaving Care, Youth Work or a similar setting
  • Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Access to your own vehicle
  • Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday
  • Right to work in the UK
Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit candidates from backgrounds including:
  • Supported Living
  • Residential Childcare
  • Leaving Care Services
  • Youth Work
  • Children's Services
  • SEN Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Education and Pastoral Support
Make a Real Difference Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to build independence, achieve their goals and create a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Mentor Support Worker Burton-upon-Trent | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm No Sleep-ins | No Weekend Working | Temp to Perm £12.71 per hour Help Young People Build Brighter Futures Are you pa...

Temp to Perm
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Posted 6 days ago
Mentor Support Worker Newcastle | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm No Sleep-ins | No Weekend Working | Temp to Perm £12.71 per hour Help Young People Build Brighter Futures Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Safer Hand Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a growing and respected Supported Living provider that supports care-experienced young people aged 16-18 as they develop the confidence, life skills and resilience needed to live independently. This is more than a support worker role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, positive role model and advocate for young people as they take important steps towards adulthood. If you're looking for a rewarding role with consistent Monday to Friday hours, funded development opportunities and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us? ✅ Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ✅ No sleep-ins or night shifts ✅ Consistent working pattern and excellent work-life balance ✅ Ongoing training and professional development ✅ Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications ✅ Supportive and experienced management team ✅ Wellbeing hours ✅ Birthday leave ✅ Pension scheme ✅ Employee benefits package ✅ Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation The Role As a Mentor Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve positive outcomes. You will build meaningful professional relationships, encourage personal growth and support young people to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting young people to develop independent living skills
  • Encouraging engagement with education, training and employment opportunities
  • Providing mentoring, guidance and emotional support
  • Promoting positive health, wellbeing and resilience
  • Safeguarding young people and managing risk effectively
  • Positively managing challenging behaviour
  • Maintaining accurate support plans, records and reports
  • Working closely with local authorities, social workers and partner agencies
  • Supporting compliance with Ofsted standards and organisational policies
About You We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping young people succeed. You will have experience supporting young people in a care, support, education or community setting and be confident building positive and professional relationships. Essential Requirements
  • Experience working with young people within Supported Living, Residential Care, Children's Services, Leaving Care, Youth Work or a similar setting
  • Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Access to your own vehicle
  • Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday
  • Right to work in the UK
Who This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit candidates from backgrounds including:
  • Supported Living
  • Residential Childcare
  • Leaving Care Services
  • Youth Work
  • Children's Services
  • SEN Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Education and Pastoral Support
Make a Real Difference Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. If you're passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to build independence, achieve their goals and create a brighter future, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Mentor Support Worker Newcastle | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm No Sleep-ins | No Weekend Working | Temp to Perm £12.71 per hour Help Young People Build Brighter Futures Are you passionate...

Full Time, Full Time
Burton-Upon-Trent
Posted 6 days ago
Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Burton-upon-Trent Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in Burton-upon-Trent. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

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Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Burton-upon-Trent Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank ...

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: LE10 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential? We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in LE10. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care. What you’ll do
  • Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
  • Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
  • Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
  • Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
  • Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
  • Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
  • Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
  • Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
  • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.
What you’ll bring Essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
  • Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
  • Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Desirable
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
  • Experience supporting children with autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Knowledge of childcare legislation and children’s home regulations.
  • Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
  • Competitive salary package and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A supportive management and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care. SaferHandSolutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client. By applying, you agree to register with us and for us to retain your details for recruitment purposes. We’ll contact shortlisted applicants and may also get in touch about other suitable opportunities.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth & Social Care

Senior Residential Support Worker Location: LE10 Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Do yo...

Full Time, Permanent
Manchester
Posted 7 days ago
 
East Lancashire / Greater Manchester Full-Time | Permanent Up to £75,000 + Bonus up to £10,000 (Dual Home Registration)

Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose.

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-quality Children's Residential Home where your leadership, passion, and vision can have a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. We're looking for an inspirational leader who is committed to delivering exceptional, therapeutic care and creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can flourish, achieve, and reach their full potential.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated residential care team
  • Creating a positive, child-centred and trauma-informed culture
  • Driving high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
  • Ensuring outstanding outcomes for children and young people
  • Building strong relationships with families, local authorities, and external professionals
  • Leading Ofsted inspections and quality improvement initiatives
  • Managing the home's performance, staffing, and development

What We're Looking For

  • Significant experience within Children's Residential Care
  • Previous management experience within a regulated setting
  • Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
  • Thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
  • Proven ability to lead high-performing teams
  • Therapeutic, child-focused approach
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Previous Registered Manager experience History of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Experience in audits, quality assurance, and service improvement

What's in it for You?

  • Salary up to £75,000
  • Annual bonus of up to £10,000
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Ongoing leadership development and training
  • Supportive senior leadership team
  • Opportunity to shape and develop an established service
  • The chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're a passionate and ambitious Registered Manager looking for an organisation that values quality care, strong leadership, and positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for children and young people.

Job Features

Job CategoryHealth & Social Care
Ofsted Bonus£10,000

  East Lancashire / Greater Manchester Full-Time | Permanent Up to £75,000 + Bonus up to £10,000 (Dual Home Registration) Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Are you an experienced Registered...

Full Time, Full Time, Hybrid, Permanent
Staffordshire
Posted 1 week ago
Team Manager - Field Operations - Hybrid Working -Stone, Staffordshire
Up to £45,000 + Monthly Performance-Based Commission Safer Hand Solutions are proud to be working in partnership with a growing and ambitious organisation to recruit a Team Manager - Field Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people manager who thrives on developing teams, driving performance and creating a high-performance culture. Whether your background is within field operations, sales management, customer service, contact centres, debt recovery, collections, compliance, legal services, or another KPI-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. As Team Manager, you will lead and develop a team of field-based professionals, ensuring high levels of performance, compliance, customer service and operational efficiency. The team includes Enforcement Agents and Senior Enforcement Agents, making this an excellent opportunity for a strong people leader looking for a new challenge. Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of field-based colleagues.
  • Monitor performance against productivity, quality and compliance targets.
  • Conduct regular one-to-ones, coaching sessions and performance reviews.
  • Analyse KPI data and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Manage complaints, escalations and operational issues effectively.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and training initiatives.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, client requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience leading and developing teams within field operations, sales, account management, customer service, debt recovery, collections, compliance or another performance-driven environment.
  • Experience managing remote or field-based employees would be highly advantageous.
  • Strong coaching, mentoring and people management skills.
  • A proven ability to motivate individuals and improve team performance.
  • Experience working with KPIs, reporting and performance analysis.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organisational and planning abilities.
  • Confidence handling complaints, performance conversations and conflict resolution.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Ideal Background This role could be an excellent fit for candidates who have managed:
  • Field-based sales teams
  • Regional Account Managers
  • Business Development Executives operating remotely
  • Fee earners working across multiple locations
  • Field-based customer service teams
  • Collections or debt recovery teams
  • Contact centre teams
  • Compliance or operational teams
We're less focused on your industry background and more interested in your ability to lead people, drive performance, coach individuals and manage teams operating remotely or in the field. If you have experience delivering results through others and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Desirable Experience
  • Enforcement
  • Debt Recovery
  • Collections
  • Compliance
  • Field Operations
What's in it for You?
  • Salary up to £45,000 DOE
  • Hybrid Working
  • Monthly performance-based commission
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Regular company social events
  • Genuine opportunities for progression and development
Interested? Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Safer Hand Solutions for a confidential discussion.

Job Features

Job CategoryCommercial

Team Manager – Field Operations – Hybrid Working -Stone, Staffordshire Up to £45,000 + Monthly Performance-Based Commission Safer Hand Solutions are proud to be working in partnership wit...

Full Time, Hybrid, Permanent
Stone
Posted 1 week ago
Recruitment Coordinator Location: Stone, Staffordshire (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Potential for Permanent Employment Safer Hand Solutions are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Recruitment Coordinator to join their People & Culture team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working with people, coordinating processes and delivering an outstanding candidate experience. The role is initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent for the right person. Supporting the recruitment and onboarding process, you will play a key role in ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both hiring managers and candidates. Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the recruitment process from vacancy approval through to appointment.
  • Create and advertise vacancies across a range of recruitment channels.
  • Manage candidate applications and maintain accurate recruitment records.
  • Arrange interviews, assessments and candidate communications.
  • Liaise with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment activity and feedback.
  • Prepare offer letters, contracts and onboarding documentation.
  • Coordinate pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks.
  • Organise new starter inductions and onboarding activities.
  • Coordinate equipment and access requirements for new employees.
  • Maintain recruitment and onboarding systems and records.
  • Produce recruitment and onboarding reports where required.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across recruitment processes.
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience within recruitment, talent acquisition, HR administration or a coordination-focused role.
  • Experience arranging interviews and managing candidate communications.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
  • A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What's in it for You?
  • Salary up to £30,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Christmas office shutdown
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Regular social events
  • Potential for a permanent opportunity following the initial 12-month contract
Interested? If you're looking to join a supportive and professional organisation where you can make a real impact on the recruitment and onboarding experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
 

Job Features

Job CategoryCommercial

Recruitment Coordinator Location: Stone, Staffordshire (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract with Potential for Permanent Employment Safer Hand Solutions a...

Full Time
Stone
Posted 1 week ago
 
IT Support Technician Stone, Staffordshire £27,500+ DOE + Annual Performance Bonus Full-Time | Office Based Safer Hand Solutions are proud to be supporting a growing and successful organisation in the recruitment of an IT Support Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive IT professional looking to join a business where they can make a real impact and take ownership of day-to-day technology support. Based on Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will be the first point of contact for IT-related queries, ensuring staff have the systems, equipment and support they need to work effectively. You'll also liaise with external IT and telecommunications providers, helping to resolve issues and support ongoing improvements across the business. Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the first point of contact for IT support queries from office and field-based employees.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software and system issues, taking ownership through to resolution.
  • Liaise with external IT and telephony providers to resolve technical issues and support business operations.
  • Manage IT equipment including laptops, tablets, mobile devices and associated hardware.
  • Set up equipment and user access for new starters and coordinate the return and reset of equipment for leavers.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of IT assets across the business.
  • Support IT security initiatives and assist with Cyber Essentials and GDPR compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate with external partners to ensure systems, networks and applications are operating effectively.
  • Research and recommend new technologies and process improvements to enhance efficiency across the business.
  • Manage the ordering, recycling and maintenance of IT equipment.
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience within an IT Support, IT Technician, Helpdesk or ICT Support role.
  • Strong understanding of computer systems, software, hardware and mobile devices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • A proactive and commercially aware approach to technology and process improvement.
  • Experience working with external IT providers would be advantageous.
  • A willingness to learn and develop within a growing organisation.
What's in it for You?
  • Starting salary from £27,500 dependent on experience.
  • Annual company performance-based bonus.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Christmas and New Year office shutdown.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Regular social events throughout the year.
Interested? If you're a hands-on IT professional who enjoys solving problems, managing technology and building strong relationships with both internal users and external suppliers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
 

Job Features

Job CategoryCommercial

  IT Support Technician Stone, Staffordshire £27,500+ DOE + Annual Performance Bonus Full-Time | Office Based Safer Hand Solutions are proud to be supporting a growing and successful organisatio...

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