We're Hiring: Senior Support Workers (Children's Residential)
SY6
Full-time | Permanent
£29,000 – £39,000 per year (DOE)
Start Date: July 2025
8 Positions Available
Junta Group is proud to partner with a highly respected provider of children's residential care to recruit 3 experienced Senior Support Workers.
If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people – and ready to take the next step in your residential care career – we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you'll:
* Support children aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD) or LD
* Lead by example and support a team of residential staff
* Ensure children receive consistent, high-quality care in line with Ofsted standards
* Take on key working responsibilities, safeguarding, and care planning
* Work a mix of long days, sleep-ins and weekend shifts
What We're Looking For
* Experience working in a children's residential setting (at least 12 months)
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
* Confident leadership skills and emotional resilience
* A full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary
* Generous sleep-in payments
* Ongoing training and development
* A supportive, progressive working environment
* Real career progression – many Team Leaders and RMs promoted from within
About Junta Group
We're a recruitment company dedicated to placing talented professionals into life-changing roles in children's residential care across the UK. Our mission is to support providers who create safe, therapeutic environments for children to heal, grow, and thrive.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,400.00-£39,932.61 per year
Licence/Certification:
* DBS? (preferred)
* Level 3 in children's residential care (preferred)
* drivers licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person