Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide primary basic care and a nurturing (therapeutic) environment, ensuring all shifts reflect this practice.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed daily to a high standard by all staff.
• Work with firm and consistent boundaries to create safety and containment for the young people.
• Oversee key workers, ensuring they are supported in developing in this role and meet all responsibilities required.
• Review all Care Plan updates to ensure they detail current needs of each young person within the home.
• Review all Risk Assessments (RAMPs) and Positive Behaviour Plans updates for each young person to ensure these are current.
• Liaise, where necessary, with other professionals (schools, social services, etc.) and diarise/record relevant information.
• Be responsible for organizing the house and shifts, including day‑to‑day management and delegation to TPW’s.

• Level 3 QCF qualification and experience working as a support worker within a children's residential setting.
• Calm and grounded, even under pressure, with the ability to set clear, consistent boundaries.
• A supportive team player who leads with empathy and kindness.

• Full company induction, including physical intervention training (NFPS).
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus £500 TOB Applies.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Ongoing continuous career progression with funded qualifications leading to enhanced pay scales.
• Blue Light Card discount card eligibility.
• Enhanced DBS funded by us.
• Staff bonus: 100% occupancy and 3 years service additional £180 per month TOB Applies.

White Trees Group, part of Sure Care Residential Ltd, provides safe, supportive homes for young people facing complex challenges. We believe our work goes far beyond keeping young people safe; it’s about helping them grow, heal, and build brighter futures. The therapeutic support we provide is always trauma‑informed, child‑centred, and relationship‑focused.