An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well‑established company providing specialist residential care for children and young people with complex needs.
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will be supporting and guiding children and young people within a residential setting, helping to promote stability, structure, and positive life outcomes.
This full‑time permanent role offers a salary of up to GBP 30,000 plus GBP 60 per sleep‑in and benefits. No sponsorship provided.
You will be responsible for
* Supporting young people with daily routines, education, health, and wellbeing needs
* Leading shifts and supporting the wider care team
* Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and key‑working responsibilities
* Promoting independence through structured activities and engagement
* Supporting behaviour management using a calm and therapeutic approach
* Assisting with household duties and maintaining a safe living environment
* Completing relevant documentation, reports, and handovers
* Working collaboratively with external professionals and partner agenciesSupporting supervision sessions and team development
Qualifications
* Previously worked as a Senior Residential Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Childrens Support Worker, Care worker, Residential, Care Assistant or in a similar role
* Have 1 year of experience working within a childrens residential care
* Background in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs
* Must have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or above in residential childcare or children and young people workforce
* Experience in a supervisory or senior support capacity within care settings
* Ability to lead and support shifts within a structured residential environment
* Commitment to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, and providing consistent care
* manual driving licence
* Right to work in the UK
Shift Details
* Working on 2 days on / 4 days off pattern
* On average, 4:6 sleep‑in shifts per month
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Enhanced earnings potential
* GBP 500 salary increase upon completion of probation
* Overtime paid at 1.5
* GBP 500 salary increase per year
* Allowance for sleep‑in duties and overtime
* Structured progression and development opportunities
* Recognition and reward initiatives
* Generous leave entitlement with incremental increases over time
* Voucher scheme for bank holiday and festive period working
* Birthday rewards scheme
* Employee referral incentives
* Access to free meals during shifts
* Supportive and relaxed working environment
* Uniform flexibility (casual dress approach)
* Funded DBS and update service
* Pension scheme
* Wellbeing:focused benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while developing their career within residential childcare.
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