Senior Residential Support Worker
Salary: £14.25 per hour (circa £29,640 per annum based on 40 hours per week)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours: Shift-based, working to a rota of shifts and sleep-in shifts
Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex trauma, attachment needs, and behavioural difficulties living in residential placements.
This is a hands-on role combining direct care responsibilities with leadership duties. You will support the day-to-day running of shifts, provide guidance to Residential Support Workers, and help ensure the home delivers safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed care.
Working within a therapeutic environment, you will support young people to build positive relationships, develop emotional resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people.
- Lead shifts and support the effective day-to-day operation of the home.
- Act as a role model for good practice and professional standards.
- Support and supervise Residential Support Workers during shifts.
- Assist with the induction and development of new team members.
- Promote a calm, nurturing, and structured environment.
- Support emotional regulation using trauma-informed approaches, including PACE and DDP principles.
- Respond appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and behavioural challenges.
- Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times.
- Complete and oversee accurate daily records, incident reports, handovers, and care documentation.
- Support care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
- Work closely with managers and the wider team to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes for young people.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience within children's residential childcare.
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential).
- Experience supporting or supervising staff within a residential setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and residential childcare practice.
- Ability to lead shifts and make confident decisions when required.
- Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach.
- Strong communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
- Commitment to professional boundaries, confidentiality, and high standards of care.
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a senior role with greater responsibility and leadership opportunities. If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping teams deliver outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,640.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Ofsted Residential : 2 years (required)
- Residential Support Worker: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
