Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home
£1,500 Welcome & Joining Bonus!
We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral ResidentialSupportWorkers at our new 3-bedroom Children’s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments tosupportpositive outcomes
We are looking for:
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.
* Minimum 2 years of experience withing residential childcare and working alongside young people.
* Manual UK driving licence.
The Role
You will provide high-quality, person-centredsupportto children experiencing challenges
* Supportchildren during assessment placements
* Observe and record parenting interactions
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
* Collaboratewith colleagues and external professionals
* Build positive,supportiverelationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
* Leadshifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.
* Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Observe and documentchildinteractions
* Supportchildren with daily routines
* Produce detailed, evidence-based reports
* Maintain a safe and structured environment
* Follow safeguarding andchildprotection procedures
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Experience working with children, young people
* Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills
* Ability to handle challenging situations calmly
* Knowledge of safeguarding andchildprotection
* Mental healthsupportexperience
* Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings
* Supportingchildren/young people with challenging behaviours
* Trauma-informed care and complex needs
* Be anenthusiasticand energetic member of the team.
We offer you:
* Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts!
* Real Living Wage employer
* Competitive pay rates
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
* Financial wellbeing service
* Life Assurance
* Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
* Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
* Face-to-face therapeutic training andsupportfor all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
* Employee assistance programme – free,confidentialsupport.
* Looking after your wellbeing -supportingyou need tofeelgood about what you do. We’re in thistogether.
* Supportivemanagement and senior leaders
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