Plaistow, East London – Jericho House & Howards House
Both Homes Rated GOOD by Ofsted
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Enhanced Salary (Dependent on Experience & Qualification)
This Is Leadership in Action.
This is not just a senior badge.
This is shift ownership.
This is accountability.
This is safeguarding done properly.
At JTA Residential Care, our Senior Residential Support Workers set the standard.
You will be the person others look to during difficult moments.
You will be the one who ensures practice remains safe, structured and Ofsted-ready.
You will lead from the front.
There will be swearing.
There will be shouting.
There may be tears.
But there will also be progress, laughter, breakthrough moments and the quiet pride of knowing you helped a young person regulate instead of react.
About JTA Residential Care
We operate two children’s homes in East London supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Both homes are rated GOOD by Ofsted, reflecting:
- Strong safeguarding culture
- Consistent leadership
- Structured practice
- Positive outcomes for young people
We are not a chaotic home.
We are structured, accountable and improvement-focused.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:
- Lead shifts and take full responsibility for the running of the home during your shift
- Model excellent safeguarding practice at all times
- Support and mentor Residential Support Workers
- Oversee care planning and contribute to risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
- Ensure documentation is accurate, reflective and inspection-ready
- Complete medication administration and audits in line with regulations
- Manage petty cash and ensure financial accountability
- Complete health & safety checks and regulatory compliance tasks
- Drive company vehicles to transport young people safely
- Liaise professionally with social workers, families and external professionals
- Maintain a calm, structured and therapeutic environment
We operate waking night shifts — alertness and professionalism are essential.
Essential Requirements
⚠ UK experience within a children’s residential setting is required
✔ Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
✔ Experience leading shifts in a regulated home
✔ Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
✔ Confident managing challenging behaviour
✔ High standard of written documentation
✔ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential)
✔ Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma (Desirable)
✔ Full UK driving licence
✔ Right to work in the UK
What We Offer
✔ Enhanced salary scale for Senior role
✔ Funded Level 5 Diploma pathway
✔ Full company induction including NFPS physical intervention training
✔ Enhanced DBS funded by us
✔ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
✔ Free meals on shift
✔ Free on-site parking
✔ Auto enrolment pension scheme
✔ Refer-a-Friend Bonus – £200 (T&Cs apply)
✔ Blue Light Card eligibility
✔ Clear progression pathway to Team Leader / Deputy Manager
We do not just hire Seniors.
We develop future leaders.
The Type of Senior We Want
You are:
- Calm under pressure
- Structured and organised
- Emotionally intelligent
- Professionally boundaried
- Comfortable challenging poor practice
- Inspection-aware
You understand that leadership in children’s residential care is about consistency, safety and standards — every shift.
If you are confident in your ability, committed to safeguarding, and ready to lead — we want to hear from you.
Apply now: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare?
- Are you comfortable working with young people who display aggression, absconding behaviour, and high-risk behaviours?
Experience:
- children’s residential care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- enhanced DBS on the updated service (preferred)
Work Location: In person
