Senior Support Worker - Children?s Residential Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well-established childrens residential care provider, delivering high-quality support to children and young people.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support within a residential setting, acting as a mentor for junior staff and supporting children's emotional and developmental needs.

This role offers a minimum salary of £35,000and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Delivering a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
? Leading shifts and supporting junior staff to follow best practice and organisational policies.
? Assisting children with daily routines, including personal care, nutrition, and health appointments.
? Administering medication in line with organisational policies.
? Supporting children's participation in leisure, educational, and community activities.
? Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and case files.
? Participating in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
? Acting as a role model and mentor, promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
? Undertaking flexible working patterns, including sleep-in duties and 24-hour rota shifts.


You will be responsible for:

? Previous experience as a Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Keyworker, Residential Childcare Worker, Children's Support Worker, Therapeutic Care Practitioner, Support Practitioner, Children's Care Worker, Children's Care Assistant or in a similar role.
? Have 2 years of experience in residential Children's home or in a similar setting.


? Experience supporting children or young people in residential care or similar settings
? Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
? Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and relevant legislation.
? Full UK/EU driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance.