Overview
Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home. Salary: £16.15 per hour.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges.
* Support children during assessment placements.
* Observe and record parenting interactions.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
* Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals.
* Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
* Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.
* Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.
* Observe and document child interactions.
* Support children with daily routines.
* Produce detailed, evidence-based reports.
* Maintain a safe and structured environment.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.
* Minimum 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people.
* Manual UK driving licence.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience working with children and young people.
* Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
* Ability to handle challenging situations calmly.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
* Mental health support experience.
* Experience in secure units or residential/custodial settings.
* Experience supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours.
* Trauma-informed care and complex needs.
* Energetic and enthusiastic team member.
Benefits
* Access to Taste card, Blue Light card and My Gym discounts.
* Real Living Wage employer.
* Competitive pay rates.
* Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
* Financial wellbeing service.
* Life Assurance.
* Ongoing training and professional development plus high-quality CPD opportunities.
* Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
* Face-to-face therapeutic training and support via SHINE programme.
* Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
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