We are looking for a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker to join our well‑established care provider, delivering high‑quality residential support for young people in a nurturing, well‑structured environment.
As a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support care staff, and assist management in the smooth day‑to‑day running of a children's residential home.
Salary range: £30,300–£32,000, plus £55 per sleep‑in and benefits.
Responsibilities
* Leading and coordinating shifts, ensuring safe and effective care delivery
* Supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager with daily operational duties
* Acting as a key point of guidance for support workers on shift
* Maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation
* Supporting children and young people with daily routines and wellbeing needs
* Promoting positive behaviour support and consistent boundaries
* Contributing to team working, communication, and service improvement
* Supporting health, safety, and risk management practices within the home
* Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements
Qualifications and Experience
* Previously worked as a Care Team leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, Keyworker, Childcare Worker, care worker or in a similar role
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential
* Experience within a children's residential care setting, ideally in a supervisory or senior support role
* Strong leadership ability with confidence to manage shifts and guide staff
* Reliable, adaptable, and able to respond effectively in a changing environment
* Commitment to promoting the welfare, safety, and development of children and young people
* Full UK driving licence is essential
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary
* £55 sleep‑in allowance per shift
* Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within residential childcare
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced residential care professional looking to take the next step into a leadership position within a supportive and child‑focused environment.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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