Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home – Taunton – Up to £28,000 sleep in allowance Our client, a small children’s residential home in Taunton provides short-term intensive placements for young people who require structured therapeutic support. Placements typically last 3–6 months, with staff working closely with young people. As Senior Support Worker, you will help lead shifts, supports colleagues, and maintains safe, well-organised care routines. Before You Apply This role requires recent experience working with children or young people in residential care or a therapeutic setting. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent). A full UK driving licence and flexibility for long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins are required. Key Job Details Job title: Senior Residential Support Worker Location: Taunton Contract: Full-time, permanent Sector: Children’s Residential Care Setting: Children’s home providing short-term intensive placements Shift pattern: Long day shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins required Why This Role Is Worth Considering Work within a small residential home supporting only two young people at a time Structured placement model focused on short-term intensive support (3–6 months) Clear senior role on shift supporting and guiding support workers Paid DBS check Generous annual leave allowance Pension scheme Benefits portal Long service awards Wellbeing support programme What You’ll Need Level 3 Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent) Minimum 1 years’ experience working with children or young people in residential care or a therapeutic setting Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently Confidence supporting colleagues and leading shifts Full UK driving licence What You’ll Do Provide direct care and support to young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs Lead shifts and guide residential support workers during daily routines Follow and implement care plans, ensuring safety and consistent boundaries Record incidents, progress, and daily notes accurately within care documentation Support education, routines, and activities that promote positive development Work with external professionals and families involved in the young person’s care What Happens After You Apply Applications are reviewed against the essential requirements listed above. Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and discuss the role in more detail. Reference: WILL215013/SM INDCHI