Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home
£16.90 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 children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes.
Qualifications
* 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.
Role
You will 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Observe and document child interactions
* Support children with daily routines
* Produce detailed, evidence‑based reports
* Maintain a safe and structured environment
* Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures
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
* Looking after your wellbeing – supporting you to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
* Supportive management and senior leaders
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