Job Description:

Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home

3 Bed Home.

£16.15 per hour

£21.15 per hour overtime rate 

£1,500 Joining Bonus.

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:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience withing residential childcare and working alongside young people.
• Manual UK driving licence.

The Role
You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges

• Support children during assessment placements 
• Observe and record parenting interactions 
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children 
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals
• Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and document child interactions 
• Support children with daily routines 
• Produce detailed, evidence-based reports 
• Maintain a safe and structured environment 
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures 

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with children, young people
• Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills 
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly 
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Mental health support experience 
• Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings 
• Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours 
• Trauma-informed care and complex needs
• Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team.

We offer you:

Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts! 

Real Living Wage employer 

Competitive pay rates 

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme  

Financial wellbeing service 

Life Assurance 

Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities 

Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. 

Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. 

Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. 

Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. 

Supportive management and senior leaders