Childrens senior support worker

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Job Title:

Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Services

Location:

Stoke

Salary:

£33,500 - £35,600 including sleep ins

Contract Type:
Full time – (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)

Requirements

* Must have the right to live and work in the UK

* Must be over 21 years old

* Must hold a full clean driving licence

* Must be able to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends

* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care – children and young people pathway)

* Experience working in children’s residential care (minimum 1 year desirable)

* Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare

About the role
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. You will help shape care plans, ensure the smooth daily operation of the home, and play a key role in driving quality and positive outcomes for every child in your care.

Key responsibilities include:

* 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

Benefits

* 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

Skills

* 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

* Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues

* Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

Contact:
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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