Maples Children's Home (Short Breaks)
Lead Residential Support Worker
Due to expansion within the service we are looking to recruit to add to our team.
Full time 37 hours
Grade G5 Point 12 - £27,254.00
We are looking for a caring and compassionate individual to join in leading our team of highly dedicated residential support workers, who provide short break respite for children with SEND between the ages of 8-18.
Working on a two-week fixed rota basis, you would work as part of our leadership structure.
Maples Children's Home, based in the grounds of St Bernard's School, is dedicated to providing care and support to children with varying levels of SEND. We endeavour to create a home from home environment that meets the varied needs of the children we support, to enable them to feel safe, to thrive, to enrich their lives and to develop and achieve their full potential.
Are you:
Experienced in working with children with SEND
Able to inspire and motivate others
Confident and enthusiastic in supporting colleagues
Able to lead effective supervisions offering equal challenge and support
Highly motivated and innovative
An excellent communicator
**An awareness of the Children's Home Regulations would be advantageous.
We can offer:
A family of dedicated staff
On-going training and development
Leadership Coaching and mentoring
A strong ethos of support, to enable a work / life balance
Staff perks and wellbeing benefits
If you would like to visit Maples for a tour of the building and to meet some of the staff who would be happy to answer any questions that you may have, please contact us on
This is a great opportunity to further your career within an environment committed to the children we support, and the wellbeing and professional development of our staff team.
Closing date: - Monday 3rd November 2025
Interview Date: - to be confirmed.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applications may be subject to a social media presence check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,254.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/11/2025