Senior Residential Support Worker – Team Leader (Children’s Home EBD)
Bedford
£14.12 – £15.27 per hour + £60 per sleep-in shift
Small Therapeutic Children’s Homes
⏱ Full Time – Permanent
Also suitable for: Experienced Residential Support Workers ready to step into a senior leadership role.
⭐ Clear progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and leadership roles as Cornerways Homes continues to grow.
Join a Team That Makes a Real Difference
Cornerways Homes is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Residential Support Worker – Team Leader to join our therapeutic children’s homes in Bedford.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and building positive relationships with young people.
Working alongside the Manager and Deputy Manager, you will help create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where children feel supported, develop confidence and build resilience.
Our homes are small, well staffed and highly supportive, allowing staff to focus on what matters most — building strong relationships and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
Our Therapeutic Approach
Cornerways Homes works in partnership with Meadows Psychology Service, a clinical psychology-led service that supports our homes.
This includes:
- Psychological assessments within the first three months of placement
- Regular psychological consultation and reflective practice sessions
- Support developing trauma-informed therapeutic strategies
This approach ensures staff are supported when working with young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.
The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker – Team Leader, you will:
- Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
- Lead shifts and guide staff teams to deliver high-quality care
- Ensure children’s care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are implemented
- Take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of young people on shift
- Support staff in managing incidents and safeguarding concerns
- Promote a calm, positive and therapeutic environment
Pay & Benefits
- £14.12 – £15.27 per hour
- £60 sleep-in payment per shift
- Overtime paid at 1.25x rate
Additional benefits include:
- Birthday annual leave day
- Ofsted bonus (£100 Good / £150 Outstanding)
- Annual pay rises (discretionary)
- Employee referral bonus (£250)
Loyalty Bonus Scheme
- Year 1 – £250 + 1 extra annual leave day
- Year 2 – £350 + 1 extra annual leave day
- Year 3 – £450 + 1 extra annual leave day
- Year 4 – £550 + 1 extra annual leave day
- Year 5 – £600
- Year 10 – £1,250
Additional Benefits
- Company pension
- Free meals on shift
- Gym access when on shift
- Store discounts
- Extensive training including NVQ Level 4, 5 & 7
- Monthly support from a clinical psychologist
- Paid activities and holidays with young people
- Access to company vehicles on shift (where applicable)
- Supportive teams where everyone’s ideas and development are valued
Experience & Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children or young people
- At least 1 year at senior level within a children’s home
- Experience supervising or supporting staff teams
- Experience working with children who present challenging behaviours
- Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Strong communication and written skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with young people, staff and professionals
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting children to feel safe, valued and able to achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Join Cornerways Homes and become part of a supportive, child-focused team making a real difference.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.12-£15.27 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
