Senior Support Worker – Children's Residential Care
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £37,360 per year (including sleep-ins) + performance bonuses
Shifts: 1 day on, 2 days off rota (sleep-in required on every shift)
Ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?
At Changing Lives Care Group, we believe children achieve the best outcomes when they're cared for by consistent, compassionate people who genuinely love what they do.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to help lead our children's residential home, supporting young people with complex needs while guiding and developing a dedicated team.
In this role, you'll:
- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
- Mentor and coach Residential Support Workers.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Support education, appointments, daily routines and independence.
- Promote safeguarding and positive behaviour through therapeutic practice.
- Complete care planning, records and key working responsibilities.
You'll be a great fit if you have:
- A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare (or are working towards one).
- At least two years' experience in a children's residential setting.
- Experience supporting children with autism, mental health, or emotional and behavioural needs.
- Strong leadership skills and a full UK driving licence.
Why choose us?
✔ £37,360 annual salary (including sleep-ins) plus performance bonuses
✔ Fully funded Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications
✔ Small homes with high staffing ratios, supporting just 1–2 children
✔ Genuine career progression within a growing family-run organisation
✔ Free meals on shift, pension, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, additional annual leave incentives and referral bonuses
If you're passionate about helping children build brighter futures and want to work for an organisation that values and invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and become part of a team that's changing lives, one child at a time.
Pay: Up to £37,360.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
