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Senior Residential Care Worker

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listing for: SGS Care
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
  • Healthcare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.93 - 16.38 GBP Hourly GBP 14.93 16.38 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Residential Care Worker
Location: East Midlands & Essex
Salary: 14.93 – 16.38 per hour (Level 4 required)
Working Hours: Full-time rota-based
Hourly Rate: 14.93 – 16.38 per hour
Number of Sleeps

Required:

Average 6 per month
Pay Per Sleep: 70 per sleep (paid in addition to hourly rate)
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children & Young People with SEBD and Learning Disabilities
Qualifications

Required:

Level 4 Children Young People & Families Practitioner (Level 5 progression supported)
Experience in Years

Required:

Experience in residential children’s home work­ing with emotional behavioural or learning difficulties
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Sponsorship is not available

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 access to a car
  • You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (not deemed equivalent)
  • Candidates with only Healthcare 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.

The Home
  • Location: East Midlands & Essex
  • Type of YPs: SEBD Learning Disabilities Emotional & Behavioural difficulties
  • Ofsted Rating: Aim to deliver Outstanding care
  • Ratio of Staff to Children: Dependent on home size, team-oriented approach
Who we are looking for

We are seeking a resilient nurturing and energetic Senior Residential Care Worker who:

  • Can build positive trusting relationships with children and young people
  • Supports children to manage their emotions and behaviours therapeutically
  • Assists with day-to-day running of the home
  • Supervises staff and fosters a collaborative and safe environment
  • Works effectively on a rota and completes sleep-ins as required
Who you will be working for
  • Prime Nurture Services a leading provider of residential children’s homes
  • Family-oriented child-centred ethos with 6 homes across East Midlands & Essex
  • Promotes from within encouraging career progression to Senior Deputy or Manager roles
  • Strong emphasis on safe nurturing and therapeutic environments
Why this Home & Company
  • Progression Opportunity: Mentoring and Level 5 Diploma support
  • Qualification Opportunity: Bespoke training programmes and Level 5 Diploma pathway
  • Benefits:
    • Sleep-in pay (70 per night)
    • Enhanced annual leave (33 days)
    • Employer pension contribution
    • Birthday off
    • Employee Wellbeing Programme
    • Learning support development and monthly supervisions
    • Overtime opportunities
  • Ethos & Culture: Energetic supportive nurturing child-centred promotes a family-like environment
How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a professional dedicated and supportive team we encourage you to apply today. Click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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