Senior Residential Children and Young People Worker – Join us at the start of something special
Do you live in London?
Are you ready for the next step in your career?
Do you have experience working with young people with additional needs?
We deliver homes for children with additional needs, physical and neurological, and we're looking for compassionate and skilled Workers to help bring it to life and continue to achieve greater outcomes for more young people.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something special: a nurturing, trauma-informed home where children feel safe, respected, and empowered. Our practice is grounded in the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), which underpins our relationships, routines, and responses.
If you're passionate about relational care and ready to help shape a home where children feel safe and valued, we'd love to hear from you.
What Young People Say About the Home
* “I really like it here.” – Young person, 17
These first impressions matter. As a Senior Residential Worker, you'll help turn this beautiful new house into a home, one where children feel they belong.
These voices guide our practice. You'll help ensure children's views shape the daily life and culture of the home.
What You'll Do
* Lead shifts and provide guidance to the residential team
* Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
* Model and embed PACE principles in everyday practice
* Support the development of a reflective, trauma-informed team
* Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and quality improvement
* Act as a key worker and advocate for children's needs and rights
* Step up in the absence of management to ensure continuity of care
* Produce clear records of children's journeys for regulatory and evidencing outcomes.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in residential childcare (Level 3 Diploma minimum)
* A relational, trauma-informed approach to care
* Strong safeguarding knowledge
* Emotional resilience
* Ability to lead shifts and support colleagues
* Commitment to listening to and empowering children
* Experience of learning disabilities
* To meet a genuine occupational requirement, candidates must be a minimum of 22.
What We Offer
* Training in PACE and trauma-informed practice, enrolment onto Level 4 Diploma after probation period
* Opportunities for progression and leadership development
* Access to clinical supervision and wellbeing support
* A values-driven organisation focused on excellence
* A chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives
Apply Now
If you're ready to support with purpose and help shape an environment where young people can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
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