Hiring Now: Senior Residential Support Worker
£35,000 - £38,000 OTE (Inclusive of Sleep-In Allowance)
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Be the person a child never forgets.
Some jobs pay the bills.
This one changes lives.
At Redwood Childcare, we don't just provide care; we create a home where children who have experienced trauma can finally feel safe, valued and believed in.
We're looking for an experienced individuals who wants to do more than complete shifts. We want someone who wants to inspire, lead and help shape brighter futures.
Why Choose Redwood Childcare?
We know there are lots of residential childcare jobs out there.
So why choose us?
Because we've built a company where people come first- both the children and the team who care for them.
Our leadership team has decades of experience in residential childcare, from leading Outstanding homes to supporting providers across the country. We understand the challenges because we've faced them ourselves.
- Supportive, approachable leaders who are invested in your success.
- Therapeutic practice at the heart of everything we do.
- Real opportunities to develop, progress and build your career.
- A culture where you'll be recognised, appreciated and trusted.
We don't believe in micromanagement.
We believe in developing exceptional people.
About Our Home
You'll be supporting children aged 7–17 in a warm, therapeutic home.
Every child has experienced trauma.
Every child deserves another chance.
Our goal is to help them:
- Heal from past experiences.
- Rebuild trust and healthy relationships.
- Engage in education.
- Develop independence.
- Believe in themselves again.
No two days are ever the same, and that's exactly why this role matters.
We Don't Just Manage Behaviour...We Understand It.
Your Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll help lead the home by:
- Leading shifts confidently.
- Being a positive role model for the team.
- Building trusting relationships with young people.
- Supporting children through difficult moments.
- Delivering high-quality therapeutic care.
- Completing key work and care planning.
- Promoting education, life skills and independence.
- Creating memories, routines and experiences that every child deserves.
Essential Requirements
To join our team you must have:
- A Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience working within a Children's Residential Home.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or be working towards it).
- The ability to complete sleep-in shifts.
- A genuine passion for improving children's lives.
- The right to work in the UK.
What You'll Receive
- £35,000 - £38,000 salary (inclusive of sleep-in allowance).
- Comprehensive therapeutic training, including the PACE Model.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Support from an experienced and hands-on leadership team.
- A therapeutic working environment where quality of care comes first.
- A workplace where your wellbeing matters.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives.
If You're Looking For...
A place where you'll simply "do your hours"...
This probably isn't for you.
But if you want to work somewhere that values relationships over routines...
Where leaders understand the realities of residential childcare...
Where every child is treated as an individual...
Where your voice matters...
And where your career can grow...
We'd love to hear from you.
Because Every Child Deserves Someone Who Stays.
If you're ready to make a genuine difference while building a rewarding career with a supportive organisation, we'd love to welcome you to the Redwood Childcare team.
Apply today and help us create brighter futures, one child, one relationship and one success story at a time.
Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
