Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker
Moksha Support Services
A family-led children’s home with strong, nurturing leadership
Are you someone who genuinely cares about making a difference in a child’s life?
At Moksha, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home. Our dedicated team works passionately to empower vulnerable children and young people, helping them build resilience, confidence, and life skills. If you’re driven by compassion and keen to make a real difference, we want you on our team!
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team, providing care and support in a six bed, Ofsted Regulated Children's Home located in Portsmouth.
As a key part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day, driving team performance, and ensuring exceptional service delivery, in line with Ofsted Regulations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals with strong skills and the ability to use trauma informed approaches to care and support.
If you are ready and have a passion for children's advocacy, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note - Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to offer sponsorship or relocation packages at this time.
Role Overview
As a Children’s Senior Residential Support Worker of a 6-bed property, you will:
- Create a Warm, Structured Environment: Support daily routines—personal care, meals, medication—so that every child feels secure and valued.
- Build Trusting Relationships: Offer consistent emotional support, complete key work sessions, implement positive behaviour strategies, and help reduce anxiety.
- Champion Learning & Growth: Guide homework, encourage school attendance, and lead fun social or recreational activities to boost development.
- Safeguard & Protect: Follow our rigorous safeguarding procedures to keep children safe, logging observations and reporting concerns promptly.
- Collaborate with Experts: Work closely with Social Workers, Therapists, Youth Offending Teams, and your amazing in-house team to deliver truly person-centred care.
- Reporting and Recording: You will be responsible for completing monthly reports, reviewing child-centred documents and supporting in shift lead activities.
What You’ll Bring:
- Leading by example to support and motivate a team of Residential Support Workers
- Ensuring a high standard of care and safeguarding is maintained at all times
- Supporting children with their individual care plans, routines, and goals
- Promoting independence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
- Assisting with staff development, shift planning, and incident debriefs
- Building trusted, therapeutic relationships with young people
- Working closely with families, social workers, and other professionals
- Good understanding of the Ofsted Regulations and 9 the Quality Standards
Essential:
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working in a children’s residential setting
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and trauma-informed practice
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Resilience, empathy, and commitment to improving children’s lives
Desirable:
- Level 4/5 qualification or willingness to work towards
- A full UK driving licence
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary & Overtime Rates
- Additional Sleep-In Enhancement Payments
- Comprehensive Training & Professional Development
- Regular Supervision & Reflective Practice
- Clear Career Progression Pathways
- A Supportive, Family-Oriented Team Culture
At Moksha Support Services, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, respected, and cared for and that very team member deserves to feel supported and valued.
If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
