Role Overview:
Children's Senior Residential Support Worker (SRSW) in a 3 Bed Ofsted registered EBD home (Headington, Oxford).
Habicare is looking for talented people to join its flagship children's home supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), which was rated Good at our first inspection.
Benefits:
- Salary: OTE £37,000+ (£32,000 base + circa £4,500 sleep-ins + up to £500 bonus)
- Medical insurance: We recognise the importance of your physical, mental and emotional strength with private medical cover to ensure the highest standards of care. This includes access to private healthcare including 24/7 access to a digital GP and mental health support.
- Potential to earn additional income through sleep-ins and overtime.
- 25 days annual leave + recognised bank holidays
- Regular Supervisions and Appraisals: Ongoing feedback and support to help you grow and thrive.
- Team Meetings: Share your ideas, have your voice heard and shape the direction of the home.
- Wellbeing Support: Access 24/7 confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid Training: Get paid to complete sector-leading training that supports your role and future progression.
- Funded Qualifications: We fully fund a range of recognised QCF diplomas to help you build your career and earn more.
- Career Progression: We’re committed to your development, offering clear progression routes.
- Full Induction: A comprehensive induction programme will give you the confidence and tools to succeed from day one.
Job Overview
As a Senior Residential Support Worker at Habicare, you’ll take on a key role in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), while also providing guidance and support to the wider staff team.
You’ll help lead by example, delivering high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred care within a safe and nurturing environment. Working directly with the children, you’ll build trusting relationships, promote positive routines and help them develop the emotional and practical life skills they need to thrive. In addition to your frontline responsibilities, you’ll also support the Deputy and Registered Manager in mentoring junior staff, overseeing shifts and contributing to the ongoing development of the home.
This role requires compassion, resilience and leadership. No two days will be the same, but every day offers a chance to make a lasting impact in a child’s life. You will:
- Take operational leadership of shifts, directing and supporting the RSW team
- Deliver trauma informed, child centred care using PBS and the ARC Framework
- Support the Registered Manager and Deputy on placement stability, behaviour and progress in education, emotional health, identity and independence
- Advocate for the children, contribute to care planning and multi agency work and make sure the child's voice is heard and acted on
- Mentor junior staff and model the standard you want to see
- Produce clear written records and handovers
- Work a rota across full day shifts, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
Essential
- 2+ years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home.
- Achieved the Level 3/4 Diploma for Residential Childcare or a qualification that the registered provider considers to be equivalent.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
- A full UK driving licence
- Enhanced DBS Check
Desirable
- DBS update service
- A relevant qualification in social work, social care, psychology or childhood studies.
- A full UK driving licence
Sponsorship: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. You must hold existing right to work in the UK.
Talk to us first: If you want to know what the rota really looks like or what the children are actually like, get in touch for an informal conversation before you apply. No CV needed.
Apply at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7NztNBYF7t
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Habicare Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Pay: Up to £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK drivers licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
