Senior Residential Support Worker
Salary: 32,000 - 35,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (40h per week, including shifts, sleeps, and weekends)
Are you a dedicated care professional driven by the belief that every child in care deserves a "superhero" in their corner? We are seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our growing team, supporting young people with complex needs in a nurturing, collaborative environment.
This role is about more than daily supervision; it is about being an architect of stability and growth. You will lead by example, supporting the Registered Manager to ensure our home isn't just a placement, but a high‑standard environment where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach positive outcomes.
Benefits
* We work in a way that gives you a real voice in the home's movements and choices, with direct support from senior leadership.
* Support to progress from Level 3 to Level 5 Leadership & Management.
* Be part of a service that is proactively building a positive culture fit for the future of residential care.
Responsibilities
* Leadership & Support: Assist the Registered and Deputy Managers in the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and therapeutic approaches.
* Care Coordination: Act as a Key Worker or support others in maintaining meticulous records, development plans, and casework to ensure high‑quality, informed practice.
* Staff Mentorship: Assist with the recruitment of new team members and identify training gaps to coach staff in the skills necessary to meet children's complex needs.
* Environment Management: Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing physical environment, managing budgets and health and safety requirements effectively.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a genuine willingness to work toward Level 5 Leadership & Management.
* Practitioner Excellence: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a children's residential setting with a strong understanding of trauma‑informed care and child development.
* Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead a team, manage professional behaviours, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Specialist Knowledge (Desirable): Experience supporting children with SEND or complex behavioural needs and a working knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks.
Even if you don’t meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check, in line with safeguarding regulations.
Because education matters.
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