Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker
Athena Care Group
Making a difference. Every child. Every day.
Location: In person - Bryn, Port Talbot
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,216 per year + £60 per sleep-in (average £3,600 per year)
Sponsorship: Not available
Why Join Athena Care Group?
This is more than a job — it is a leadership role where your experience, judgement, and compassion will directly change young lives. As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will provide stability, guidance, and positive role-modelling to children who need it most, while supporting and leading colleagues on shift.
About the Role
You will take a senior position within our children’s homes, leading shifts, supporting Residential Support Workers, and ensuring high standards of care are consistently met. This role suits someone who is confident, resilient, and ready to take responsibility in a fast-paced residential environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead shifts and act as the senior decision-maker on duty
· Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, child-centred care
· Mentor, guide, and support staff to develop their practice
· Implement and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour strategies
· Safeguard children and ensure policies, procedures, and legislation are followed
· Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and life skills
· Maintain professional communication with social workers, schools, and external agencies
· Ensure accurate, timely, and detailed record keeping
Shift Pattern
· 14.5-hour shifts plus sleep-ins (overnight)
· Approximately 3 shifts per week
· Block shifts with multiple rest days between
· Includes 2 weekends per month
Qualifications & Essential Requirements
· Aged 21 or over (Children’s Homes Regulations)
· Proven experience in a children’s residential care setting
· Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
· Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour management
· Experience supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviour
· Confidence to lead shifts and support staff decision-making
· Full UK manual driving licence
· Enhanced DBS for children and young people (Update Service preferred)
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Emotionally resilient with a calm, professional manner
What You Get in Return
· £33,216 annual salary plus paid sleep-ins
· Additional annual leave
· Company pension scheme
· Casual dress environment
· Employee referral bonuses
· Comprehensive training and leadership development
· Clear progression into Team Leader and Management roles
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are an experienced Residential Support Worker looking to step into a senior role where you are trusted, supported, and valued, we would love to hear from you.
Athena Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,216.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Age 21+ Due to care regulations
- Hold an Enhance DBS for Children and Adults on the update service
Experience:
- Supporting children in a residential setting : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK issued Drivers Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
