Senior Support worker

Job Title:

Senior Residential Care Worker

• Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays
• Level 3 in childrens residential care (Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent Health & Social Care children and young people pathway)
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Over 21 years old
• Driving licence
• Ability to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Experience working in children’s residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you’ll take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people.

• Leading and coordinating daily shift planning and care delivery
• Supporting staff and contributing to performance assessments
• Promoting safeguarding and maintaining a safe home environment
• Encouraging young people to engage in education, social, and community activities
• Supporting healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care
• Contributing to reports, plans, and risk assessments
• Ensuring compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines
• Role modelling professional conduct and high standards of care
• Attending meetings and training sessions
• Transporting young people to appointments, education, and activities

• Additional pay for sleep‑in shifts
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for internal promotion and development
• Supportive and values‑led work environment
• Access to mentoring and leadership support

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage and motivate a team
• Strong empathy and resilience under pressure
• Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation
• IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues
• Willingness to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

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