Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: up to £30,000 depending on experience
Full-time, permanent
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to join an Ofsted-registered residential home supporting adolescent boys with Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Key responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes the health, welfare and development of young people.
* Lead shifts and take responsibility for the operation of the home when required.
* Act as keyworker for individual young people: contribute to care plans, reviews and transitions.
* Supervise, support and develop junior staff, including carrying out formal supervisions.
* Manage day-to-day household routines (cooking, shopping, appointments, activities) and support education participation.
* Apply approved de‑escalation and behaviour‑management strategies, record and report incidents appropriately.
* Maintain compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding procedures, and company policies.
* Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture that respects young people’s social, emotional and cultural needs.
Working pattern
* Rolling rota: 1 day on, 2 days off, with a requirement of 12.5 shifts per month.
* The rota includes sleep‑ins, which are shared across the team. Any shortfall against the 12.5 shift requirement will be scheduled within the same month.
Person specification / requirements
* QCF / NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent (essential).
* Proven experience working in residential childcare, ideally with young people with Learning Disabilities and EBD.
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation and Ofsted standards.
* Experience of supervising or leading staff and conducting formal supervisions.
* Good written and verbal communication skills and confident record‑keeping.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and to manage challenging behaviour.
* Flexible, reliable, and committed to professional development.
* Driving licence desirable (role may involve taking young people to appointments).
Benefits
* Competitive salary £30,000 DOE.
* Professional development and training opportunities (support for Level 5 progression available).
* A supportive team environment and a chance to make a tangible difference in young people’s lives.
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