Senior Residential Support Worker / Residential Support Worker
(Children’s Residential Care – Therapeutic Home)
Pay: £12.80 – £14.00 per hour + £94 per sleep-in
Location: Wirral CH60
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles
About SafeSpace4U
At SafeSpace4U Ltd, we provide more than care—we create therapeutic homes where children and young people feel safe, valued, and understood.
Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, the PACE model, and strong, trusting relationships. We support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, helping them to regulate, rebuild trust, and develop the skills they need to move forward positively.
The Role
We are looking for compassionate and committed Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers to join our team within our solo-placement homes.
This is a meaningful, hands-on role where you will play a vital part in a young person’s daily life—offering consistency, emotional support, and guidance. You will help create a calm, nurturing environment where the young person can feel secure, build relationships, and make progress.
Senior Residential Support Workers will also take on a key leadership role within the home, supporting staff, leading shifts, and working closely with the management team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing warm, consistent, and therapeutic care in a solo-placement environment
- Building trusting relationships and supporting emotional regulation
- Promoting positive routines, independence, and life skills
- Supporting the implementation of care plans and therapeutic strategies
- Managing and responding to behaviours with empathy, patience, and professionalism
- Maintaining clear and accurate records in line with safeguarding and Ofsted standards
- Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
Senior Role Responsibilities:
- Leading shifts and acting as a role model for best practice
- Supporting, guiding, and mentoring team members
- Liaising with external professionals and families
- Assisting management in ensuring high standards of care and compliance
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience working in children’s residential care or a similar setting
- A genuine passion for supporting and safeguarding young people
- Ability to respond to challenging behaviour in a calm, therapeutic manner
- Emotional resilience, empathy, and a proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to commit to a rota pattern
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
For Senior Residential Support Worker:
- Minimum 2 years experience in a children’s residential setting
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or working towards
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children with trauma, emotional, or behavioural needs
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: £12.80 – £14.00 per hour
- £94 per sleep-in
- Ongoing training in trauma-informed and therapeutic practice
- A supportive, reflective, and child-focused team environment
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Join Us
If you are passionate about helping young people feel safe, build trust, and achieve positive change, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV and a short cover letter to:
[email protected]
SafeSpace4U Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.80-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent )
- Previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs including emotional, behavioural or trauma-related challenges
Experience:
- children's residential care or a similar setting: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
