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Senior Residential Support Worker (SRSW)
Location: Lancing
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week across a 7-day rota
Sleep-ins: Required, paid at £50 per night
Job Summary
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a residential home for vulnerable young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home and ensuring high-quality, consistent care.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered and Deputy Managers in delivering a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
* Provide primary care including support with food, health, hygiene, and daily routines.
* Act as a positive role model and form meaningful relationships with young people.
* Contribute to care planning, attend meetings, and maintain accurate records.
* Lead and support staff in daily routines, shift planning, and activity coordination.
* Act as keyworker for young people, monitoring progress and supporting individual needs.
* Uphold safeguarding, regulatory, and health & safety standards at all times.
* Supervise and support junior staff and contribute to their development.
* Engage in and complete mandatory training, on-call duties, and other responsibilities as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience (Essential)
* At least 2 years of experience working with children/young people
* Experience in residential childcare.
* Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
* Knowledge of child development and relevant legislation (Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards).
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with young people and staff.
* Confident in managing challenging behaviour using approved strategies (e.g., de-escalation techniques).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to write reports, logs, and maintain daily records accurately.
* Comfortable using IT and Microsoft Office software.
* Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and consistent in approach.
* Confident in managing household tasks and engaging in activities with young people.
* Willingness to undertake sleep-ins, training, and on-call responsibilities.
* Full UK driving licence
Personal Attributes
* Genuine interest in supporting children with complex needs.
* Committed to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice.
* Emotionally mature with good professional boundaries.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Committed to continuous learning and development.
If you're a dedicated care professional ready for your next step in a supportive and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, contact Jack at Nurse Seekers on 01926 676369 or email
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