Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's Residential

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home 🏡

Location: Coventry

Salary: £14.90 per hour plus sleeps & excellent overtime rate 💷

Working Hour: 37.5 per week

Hourly Rate: £14.90 per hour

Number of Sleeps

Required:

Yes – as per service needs

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs – EBD, SEMH, Trauma, CSE, CCE

Qualifications

Required:

Level 3 Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent)

Experience in Years

Required:

Minimum 1 year in a residential children’s home (Senior level preferred)

Employment Type: Permanent

• Location: Coventry
• Type of YPs: EBD, SEMH, Trauma, CSE, CCE

We are looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, manage the home in the absence of the Deputy or Manager, support inductions, oversee health & safety processes, and actively safeguard young people.

You will play a key role in helping young people develop life skills, build positive relationships, and access new opportunities, while ensuring consistent, high‑quality care within a safe and nurturing environment. 💙

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you: 🚫

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent.
• Candidates with only Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
• You require sponsorship –
  no sponsorship available
  .

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

• A well‑established provider within children’s residential care
• A supportive and experienced senior management team
• A service that prioritises staff development, wellbeing, and career progression

Progression Opportunity:

• Clear career pathways with opportunities to progress into Deputy and Management roles

Qualification Opportunity:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Access to therapeutic training programmes and a wide range of CPD courses

Benefits: ✨

• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates + excellent overtime
• Christmas bonus 🎄
• Blue Light Card & Tastecard discounts 🍽️🎬
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £2,500 per referral
• Financial wellbeing support
• Life Assurance
• Free eye checks 👓
• Comprehensive induction programme (face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential support
• Strong focus on community, wellbeing, and support 🤝
• High‑quality CPD opportunities

Ethos:

• Child‑centred, therapeutic, and outcomes‑focused

Culture:

• Supportive, inclusive, and professional

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Sponsorship is not available

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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