Job Description:

Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: Northampton
Salary: £14.50 per hour (£30,160 basic) + Sleep-in payments (£7,200 approx.)
Contract: Full Time
Shift Pattern: Includes evenings, weekends & sleep-ins

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to join a residential children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within residential childcare and play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home while ensuring young people receive high-quality, safe, and nurturing care.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will act as a shift lead and support the management team in maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance within the home. You will lead by example, support junior staff, and help create a stable and positive environment for young people.

You will also act as a designated person in the absence of the Registered Manager when required.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the home
• Supporting young people with daily routines, education, appointments, and activities
• Managing behaviours in line with therapeutic and safeguarding approaches
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures and care plans are followed at all times
• Supporting and supervising staff members during shifts
• Carrying out inductions for new staff
• Completing key documentation, reports, and recordings accurately
• Assisting the Registered Manager with delegated management tasks
• Promoting positive outcomes and providing consistent support for young people
• Working in partnership with families and external professionals

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential childcare
• Experience leading shifts within a children’s residential setting
• Good understanding of safeguarding and children’s home regulations
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours confidently and calmly
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What’s on Offer

• £14.50 per hour (£30,160 annual salary)
• Approx. £7,200 additional sleep-in payments
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity for progression within residential childcare
• Rewarding role making a genuine difference to young people’s lives

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and are looking for your next step within residential childcare, we would love to hear from you.