Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Employer:

Ubuntu Group

Location:

Pay:

£33,600 to £34,560 per year, This salary calculation is inclusive of sleep-in payments

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

26/03/2026

Do you thrive in a supportive, values-led environment where your contribution truly matters?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Us At Ubuntu Group, we believe in the power of human connection and the impact it can have on a child’s life.

We provide high-quality, therapeutic care to children who need safety, understanding, and a sense of belonging.

We are recruiting for our children’s home in Seisdon, Wolverhampton, a nurturing environment where three children live and feel valued, supported, and able to grow with confidence and hope.

Our Values guide everything we do:
Professionalism in our practice judgements, attitudes, and behaviour Respect towards others, ensuring a safe, trusting, and supportive environment Integrity demonstrating honesty and openness Passion and commitment to engage children in learning experiences Kindness to be friendly, generous, and considerate Excellence in the pursuit of quality of life and better outcomes for children Dreaming Big and believing in positive change Reflective practice and continuous learning in everything we do Role Overview The Senior Therapeutic Support Worker plays a key role in delivering trauma-informed, child-centred care to children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Grounded in the Ubuntu philosophy

• “I am because we are”
• the role combines direct care with leadership, mentoring, and modelling best practice within a therapeutic home.

Shift Pattern 2 days on, 4 days off rolling rota, including sleep-ins.

Shifts may include weekends and bank holidays.

• £250 annual retention bonus and £200 attendance bonus
• Paid incentives for working Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Generous overtime rates
• Birthday day off (or a day of your choice)
• NEST pension scheme
• CPD opportunities in therapeutic childcare
• Refer a Friend bonus (£500)
• Blue Light Discount access
• Free DBS check and update service paid for by us
• Free annual flu vaccination and eye test
• “I am because you are” staff recognition award

• Provide high-quality, safe, and nurturing therapeutic care, acting as a positive role model
• Create a warm, therapeutic home where children feel heard, respected, and valued
• Champion PACE and other therapeutic approaches
• Make child-centred decisions and confidently challenge poor practice
• Remain vigilant to safeguarding concerns and promote children’s safety and wellbeing
• Represent Ubuntu Group professionally at multi-agency meetings

• You will be compassionate, reflective, and committed to making a genuine difference.
• Be passionate about supporting children with complex needs
• Work in a trauma-informed, child-centred way
• Build strong, trusting relationships
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively
• Remain calm, resilient, and emotionally attuned
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Minimum one year’s experience working with children or young people
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Safeguarding Ubuntu Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list, satisfactory references, and comprehensive safeguarding checks.
• Induction Process:
  All applicants will be required to take part in a two-week induction to complete safer recruitment checks, mandatory training and shadow shifts prior to starting work in the homes.
• This will be fully paid.

If you have any questions, email Carol on  or  Thank you