Senior Residential Support Worker/Team LeaderChildrens Residential Services, Northampton (NN1, NN2)
£14.75 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step into a leadership role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference?
We are working in partnership with our client, a child-focused residential care provider, to recruit a Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader for their homes in Northampton.This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that prioritises high-quality care, staff development and a healthy worklife balance.
Whats on Offer
* £14.75 per hour
* 3-day working week (rota-based)
* One sleep-in per week included
* Strong emphasis on worklife balance
* Optional additional shifts available
* Fully funded, recognised qualifications
* Clear career progression pathways
* Supportive, values-led workplace culture
* Long-term stability within a growing organisation
The Role
As Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the service. Youll help lead and motivate the staff team while delivering consistent, high-quality care to young people aged 818 with needs including autism, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
This role operates on a rota basis and includes weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Home Manager in the operational management of the home
* Lead shifts and provide clear direction to the residential care team
* Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people
* Contribute to care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
* Maintain accurate records, daily logs, and incident reports
* Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and external professionals
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, Ofsted standards, and internal policies
* Safely administer medication and manage related documentation
* Act as a positive role model for young people and colleagues
* Support young people with daily routines, education, and recreational activities
What Our Client Is Looking For
* Experience working in childrens residential care
* Previous exposure to Ofsted-regulated environments (preferred)
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership skills
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare
* A full UK driving licence (preferred)
* Resilience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people
Benefits Package
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* NEST pension scheme
* Access to Sage Employee Benefits portal
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* On-site parking
* Casual dress
* Health & wellbeing initiatives
* Employee referral scheme
* Birthday recognition
* Key Worker responsibility
Important Information
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Terms and conditions may vary depending on the final contract.
If youre looking for a role where leadership, care, and purpose genuinely come together, this could be the right next step for you.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 2 business days.
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