Job Description:

Senior Residential Support Worker – Children’s Homes

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our team in supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new.

Our children’s home is a place where safety, care, and growth come first. We’re dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that helps children overcome challenges and thrive. Join us and be part of a team that changes lives every day.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient, and able to rebuild trust and relationships when challenges arise. We’re seeking team members who are committed, consistent, and dedicated to providing support and encouragement to help our young people move forward.

Why apply for the Senior Residential Support Worker role?

• Competitive salary with sleep-ins included
• Fully funded ongoing training and leadership development
• Full employee benefits package.
• A supportive organisation that invests in its team

The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, while guiding and mentoring less experienced colleagues. Your role will include:

• Working on a shift based rota with 1-2 sleeps per week.
• To undertake a lead role in ensuring the care and welfare of each child in placement.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with schools, social workers, and the local authority.
• Help oversee a team of support workers, providing guidance and training in various therapeutic techniques and protocols.
• Write reports for LAC, Placement reviews and Care plans.
• To raise any concerns with the Registered Manager as appropriate.
• Dealing with challenging behaviour (verbally abusive, possibly threatening behaviour)
• Positive role modelling at all times and maintaining a consistent approach.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Administer and document medication.
• Conduct and create risk assessments to safeguard children and young people.
• Build rapport with vulnerable children ages 10 to 17 years old and their families on supervised contact.
• Positive behaviour support and physical intervention.
• Conduct Keywork sessions.
• Liaise between social workers, families, and healthcare professionals.
• To safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

What we’re looking for

• You must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in residential childcare
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with resilience and professionalism
• Flexibility to work long day shifts (8am–1030pm) and participate in sleep-ins

Next Step

Apply today and take the next step in your career with a provider who will support your growth and progression.