Senior Residential Support Worker Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (40h per week, including shifts, sleeps, and weekends)

Are you a dedicated care professional driven by the belief that every child in care deserves a "superhero" in their corner? We are seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join our growing team, supporting young people with complex needs in a nurturing, collaborative environment.

This role is about more than daily supervision; it is about being an architect of stability and growth. You will lead by example, supporting the Registered Manager to ensure our home isn't just a placement, but a high-standard environment where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach positive outcomes.

Benefits:

We work in a way that gives you a real voice in the home's movements and choices, with direct support from senior leadership. Support to progress from Level 3 to Level 5 Leadership & Management. Be part of a service that is proactively building a positive culture fit for the future of residential care.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Support: Assist the Registered and Deputy Managers in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and therapeutic approaches.

Care Coordination: Act as a Key Worker or support others in maintaining meticulous records, development plans, and casework to ensure high-quality, informed practice.

Staff Mentorship: Assist with the recruitment of new team members and identify training gaps to coach staff in the skills necessary to meet children's complex needs.

Environment Management: Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing physical environment, managing budgets and health and safety requirements effectively.

Requirements:

Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and a genuine willingness to work toward Level 5 Leadership & Management.

Practitioner Excellence: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting with a strong understanding of trauma-informed care and child development.

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead a team, manage professional behaviours, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Specialist Knowledge (Desirable): Experience supporting children with SEND or complex behavioural needs and a working knowledge of Ofsted inspection frameworks.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

Could this be your next challenge? Please apply via this page with a copy of your CV.

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