Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s EBD Home
Location: Horley, Surrey
Salary: £36,000 – £41,300 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview:
Are you a dedicated residential childcare professional looking for your next step into a leadership role? We’re working exclusively with a respected and values-led children’s residential care provider in Horley to recruit a Senior Residential Support Worker.
You’ll be joining a trauma-informed, therapeutic service that supports children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) through consistency, compassion, and structured care.
This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to help children and young people rewrite their stories in a safe, supportive environment where they are truly seen, heard, and valued.
Salary & Benefits:
* £28,200 – £33,500 base salary (depending on experience and qualifications)
* £7,800 annual sleep-in allowance (based on 2–3 per week)
* Regular training and professional development opportunities
* Pathways for internal career progression
* Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
* Supportive management and therapeutic team culture
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and support to care staff during shifts
* Deliver high-quality, therapeutic care to children with complex needs
* Take an active role in care planning, safeguarding, and team meetings
* Promote independence, emotional well-being, and positive routines
* Mentor junior staff and contribute to a positive, child-focused culture
* Ensure consistent implementation of behaviour support plans and safeguarding procedures
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a residential children’s home (EBD or similar setting)
* A calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
* Confidence in leading shifts and supporting a small staff team
* Working knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation (Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards)
* Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and regular sleep-ins
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work toward it)
* Minimum age 21 (due to legislative requirements)
About the Service:
This is a small, nurturing children’s home rooted in therapeutic principles and built around the belief that every child deserves safety, consistency, and a chance to heal. The home offers a stable, family-style environment where children are supported emotionally, socially, and developmentally. The team prioritises relationship-based care and long-term outcomes—creating a culture of trust, respect, and resilience for both staff and young people
How to Apply:
To express interest in this position, please apply via this job board. For a confidential discussion, contact Drew Marlow at Archer Care Recruitment on (phone number removed)