Job Title: Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time shift work (including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)
Sponsorship not available with this role – please do not apply if you require Sponsorship.
About the Role:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Senior Residential Children’s Support Workers.
You will be working within a residential care setting, supporting children and young people who may have experienced trauma, challenging backgrounds, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
You will play a key role in leading shifts, mentoring staff, and ensuring that the home provides a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shifts and support the effective day-to-day operation of the home
- Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people
- Act as a role model and mentor to other staff members
- Assist in the development and implementation of care plans
- Support with safeguarding, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies
- Liaise with external professionals, families, and colleagues
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date record keeping
- Contribute to staff supervision and training where required
What We Offer:
- £28,000 – £34,000 per annum
- £40 per sleep
- Annual appraisal uplifts in salary
- Annual leave incentives for committed service
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Funded qualifications after passing probationary period
- Pathway for progression within additional homes in the area
- Employee assistance programme
- Refer a friend scheme worth
- Birthday as an additional day off
- Access exclusive discounts with the Blue Light Card
- Company pension
- Fantastic wellbeing package in place
Requirements:
- 12+ months previous experience working with children or young people within children’s residential homes
- Willingness to work shifts, including sleeps
- Full UK driving licence
- Level 3 in Children & Young People