Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home
£15.65 per hour
We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3‑bedroom Children’s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment and provide structured assessments to support positive outcomes.
We Are Looking For
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.
* Minimum 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
* Manual UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality, person‑centred support to children experiencing challenges.
* Support children during assessment placements.
* Observe and record parenting interactions.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
* Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals.
* Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
* Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.
* Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.
* Observe and document child interactions.
* Support children with daily routines.
* Produce detailed, evidence‑based reports.
* Maintain a safe and structured environment.
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 and child protection.
* Mental health support experience.
* Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings.
* Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours.
* Trauma‑informed care and complex needs.
* Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.
Benefits
* 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 and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
* Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
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