Job Introduction
Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home
£16.15 per hour
We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children’s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes
We are looking for:
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NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.
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Minimum 2 years of experience withing residential childcare and working alongside young people.
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Manual UK driving licence.
The Role
You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges
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Support children during assessment placements
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Observe and record parenting interactions
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Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
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Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals
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Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
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Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.
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Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Observe and document child interactions
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Support children with daily routines
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Produce detailed, evidence-based reports
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Maintain a safe and structured environment
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Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Experience working with children, young people
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Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills
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Ability to handle challenging situations calmly
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Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
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Mental health support experience
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Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings
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Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours
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Trauma-informed care and complex needs
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Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.
We offer you:
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Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts!
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Real Living Wage employer
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Competitive pay rates
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Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
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Financial wellbeing service
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Life Assurance
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Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
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Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
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Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
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Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
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Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
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Supportive management and senior leaders
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