Senior Residential Support Worker, Childrens Home, Milton Keynes Salary up to £36,000 per annum Every child deserves the right adult. We are recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a childrens home, supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is confident leading shifts, supporting colleagues and maintaining safe, consistent care. About the role As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will take a lead role on shift, supporting children with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education and development. You will oversee the smooth running of shifts, manage behaviours, respond to staffing issues and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times. You will provide guidance and supervision to staff on shift, modelling best practice and maintaining a calm, structured and nurturing environment for children. What we are looking for We are looking for a Senior Residential Support Worker who is confident, reliable and emotionally mature, with experience supporting both children and staff within a residential setting. Essential requirements include: Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People At least two years experience working in childrens residential care Confident driver with a full UK driving licence Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and best practice Experience leading shifts and managing day to day challenges Ability to manage childrens behaviours calmly and consistently Experience supervising staff and supporting team development Strong written and verbal communication skills Clean enhanced DBS, or willingness to complete one What you will receive This Senior Residential Support Worker role offers: Salary up to £36,000 per annum Clear progression opportunities within residential care Ongoing training and professional development Supportive leadership and hands on management Free enhanced DBS Company pension scheme Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme with twenty four seven support Opportunities for overtime Performance based bonuses and incentives Additional annual leave scheme Apply If you are a Senior Residential Support Worker who believes residential care is about leadership, consistency and showing up for children and staff, we would love to hear from you. Every child deserves the right adult.