Senior Support Worker

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer:Khenalom Ltd

Position:Support Worker

Salary:£12.80-£13.25 per hour 

Job Types: Part-time full time

Location:: Kent

Supported Accommodation (16–18 Years)

Reports to: Registered Service Manager / Deputy

Role

· To provide safe, consistent and relationship-based support to young people aged 16–18 within supported accommodation.

· This role is about more than overseeing shifts. It is about building meaningful relationships, understanding each young person’s journey, and helping them move towards positive, realistic and sustainable outcomes.

· As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead with empathy, model professionalism and create an environment where young people feel heard, respected and encouraged to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding & Advocacy

• Act as safeguarding lead on shift
• Recognise and respond to risk, including exploitation
• Ensure concerns are recorded and reported appropriately
• Advocate for young people’s safety and wellbeing

Relationship-Based Practice

• Take time to build trust and consistent relationships
• Understand each young person’s strengths, goals and challenges
• Support them to develop independence at a pace that is right for them
• Encourage engagement in education, employment and training
• Promote confidence, resilience and positive decision-making

Leadership on Shift

• Coordinate shifts and provide clear guidance to staff
• Mentor Support Workers and model best practice
• Maintain calm, consistent leadership during challenging situations

Planning & Recording

• Contribute to support plans and risk assessments
• Maintain clear, accurate and reflective records
• Monitor progress towards outcomes

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting young people
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to build trusting, professional relationships
• Experience managing challenging behaviour
• Level 3 qualification (or working towards)
• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check

Safer Recruitment Requirements

Enhanced DBS; full employment history; references; right to work; qualification checks; fit and proper checks; conflict of interest declaration.

This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with:

• The Children Act 1989
• Ofsted
• The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023

For further information please contact homes@Khenalom.com

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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