Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Senior RSW – Children’s Home (EBD & Complex Needs)

Location
:
Leeds, Yorkshire (LS13)

Salary
: £15.50 per hour + approx 10 sleep ins per month at £50/night (c. £35k pa)

Position Type
:
Full Time (36 hrs per week, 24-hour support required, 15.5-hour shifts + sleep in, 1 on 2 off rota)

Provision
:
Residential Children’s Home

Specialism
:
Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) & Complex Mental Health

Capacity
:
Up to 3 children/young people (8-17yrs old)

We are establishing a new 3-bedded children’s home supporting young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs. Our leadership team - RI, RM, DM have over 40 years of senior and managerial experience within outstanding and good-rated provisions, and our aim is to build a strong, supportive culture where staff feel valued, trusted, and developed.

We're looking for proactive and compassionate professionals who want to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives, in a supportive, growth focused environment for the children and the team. If this sounds like an environment that appeals to you, you’ll find a home here.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll:

• Lead shifts and support staff to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Act as a key worker, building strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Promote emotional stability through trauma-informed and PACE-based practice.
• Support education, health, social skills and independence goals that prepare young people for their future.
• Maintain safeguarding, recording, and compliance standards in line with Ofsted’s Quality Standards.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the home’s development under guidance from the Deputy and Registered Manager.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential or EBD setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, attachment, and trauma-informed care and use of the PACE framework.
• Confident, calm shift leader able to inspire and support others.
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.

• To be part of a team that helps to bring the best out of children who have EBD and complex needs.
• A supportive, growth-focused environment that invests in your development.
• Hands-on leadership from an experienced RI, RM and DM.
• Opportunities for training, promotion, and progression within a growing organisation.
• The chance to help shape a home where both children and staff can thrive.

If you’re ready to play a key role in a small, values-driven team that puts children and people first, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a home where every young person feels safe, seen, and supported.