Senior Residential Support Worker; Children’s

Senior Residential Support Worker (Children’s Home)

Employer:

Location:

Pay:

£13.50 to £14.75 per hour, Sleep-in payments provided. Overtime available. Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/03/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Ofsted-regulated children’s home supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a responsible role for confident, calm professionals who understand trauma-informed care and can provide safe, consistent support within a structured residential setting.

• Supporting young people with daily routines, education, and activities
• Providing emotional support and maintaining professional boundaries
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times
• Writing clear reports, daily logs and incident records
• Supporting care plans and risk assessments
• Working as part of a team across day, evening and sleep-in shifts

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year children’s residential care experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Calm, resilient and professional approach

• Supportive management team
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• A stable, structured working environment

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.