Senior Residential Support Worker
Ofsted Regulated Children's Homes | Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum, including sleep-ins
Ready to Lead From the Front?
You've already built your experience supporting children and young people. Now it's time to use that experience to lead, inspire and help shape the care around them.
We're looking for a compassionate, resilient and motivated Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join our growing team in Burton-on-Trent.
You'll play a key role within an established therapeutic children's home, supporting young people aged 6-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) while helping guide and develop the team around you.
Our homes are built around safety, stability and positive relationships. We want young people to feel valued, understood and supported to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve their potential.
With two Ofsted-rated "Good" children's homes and a third home opening soon, we're growing, and we're committed to ensuring our people grow with us.
Why Join Us?
We believe outstanding care starts with people who feel valued, supported and given the opportunity to develop.
You'll benefit from:
- £33,000 - £35,000 salary, including sleep-in payments
- Genuine career progression within a growing organisation
- Comprehensive therapeutic, trauma-informed and PACE-based training
- Ongoing supervision, mentoring and professional development
- Support from an experienced management team
- Access to in-house therapy services and mental health support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free meals during shifts
- On-site parking
- Casual dress policy
- Retail and gym discount schemes
- Loyalty bonus programme
- Company pension scheme
- Regular staff events and team-building opportunities
The Role
As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll combine hands-on care with leadership.
You'll continue to build meaningful relationships with young people while becoming an important source of guidance and support for your colleagues.
Working closely with the Registered Manager and wider leadership team, you'll help maintain a safe, structured and therapeutic home where children feel secure and are encouraged to thrive.
You'll lead by example, setting high standards, supporting your team and ensuring every young person receives consistent, compassionate care.
What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing exceptional, child-centred care tailored to each young person's needs
- Leading by example and mentoring, guiding and supporting colleagues
- Contributing to care planning, risk assessments and therapeutic support strategies
- Helping young people develop independence, confidence, resilience and positive life skills
- Building trusting relationships that support emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes
- Participating in handovers, team meetings and multi-agency working
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the home
- Helping create a safe, structured and nurturing environment for every young person
About You
We're looking for someone who has the experience to lead, the resilience to handle challenges and the compassion to keep children at the centre of everything.
You'll have:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential)
- Previous experience working within children's residential care
- Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills
- A resilient, compassionate and child-centred approach
- A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and relevant regulatory standards
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
If you bring the right values, experience and commitment, we'll support you with the development and opportunities needed to take your career further.
More Than a Senior Role
A great Senior Support Worker doesn't simply know what needs to be done.
They help others become better at doing it too.
You'll be a positive role model for both young people and colleagues, someone who can provide reassurance during difficult moments, recognise good practice and help maintain consistency across the home.
The leadership you show can influence the culture of the team. The relationships you build can influence a young person's future.
That's the difference you can make in this role.
A Career With Purpose
Working in residential childcare can be challenging. It can also be incredibly rewarding.
You'll see young people make progress that may once have seemed out of reach. You'll celebrate the small wins, support them through the difficult days and help them discover what they're capable of.
And alongside that, you'll have the opportunity to develop your own skills, confidence and career.
Lead by example. Build trust. Raise standards. Help change lives.
Ready for Your Next Step?
If you're looking for more than a job, if you want a career where your experience is valued, your leadership matters and your work has a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our growing team and help create safe, supportive homes where young people can thrive and build brighter futures.
All applications will be reviewed within 48 hours, and we'll contact suitable candidates to discuss the next steps.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (required)
- NVQ 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
