Senior Residential Support Worker (Children’s Home)
Employer:
Location:
Pay:
£13.50 to £14.75 per hour, Sleep-in payments provided. Overtime available. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
04/03/2026
About this job
We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Ofsted-regulated children’s home supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.
This is a responsible role for confident, calm professionals who understand trauma-informed care and can provide safe, consistent support within a structured residential setting.
Responsibilities
* Supporting young people with daily routines, education, and activities
* Providing emotional support and maintaining professional boundaries
* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times
* Writing clear reports, daily logs and incident records
* Supporting care plans and risk assessments
* Working as part of a team across day, evening and sleep-in shifts
Requirements
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Minimum 1 year children’s residential care experience
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
* Strong safeguarding knowledge
* Calm, resilient and professional approach
We Offer
* Supportive management team
* Ongoing training and development
* Career progression opportunities
* A stable, structured working environment
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
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