Senior Residentail Support Worker

This Support Worker role in Residential Childcare is focused on care & Support: Providing nurturing care that promotes emotional well-being, independence, and social development. It would suit someone who can bring key Working: Developing positive relationships with allocated children and contributing to placement planning to the role.

Where ownership sits

Safeguarding: Promoting best practices and ensuring children are protected from harm in line with statutory guidance. Leadership: Leading shifts, allocating tasks, and ensuring safe staffing levels.

What the role carries

Care & Support: Providing nurturing care that promotes emotional well-being, independence, and social development. In this pivotal role, you will support the Registered and Deputy Managers in the day-to-day operations of the home. Senior Residential Support Worker | Children's Services.

What helps the work land well

Key Working: Developing positive relationships with allocated children and contributing to placement planning. Collaboration: Working with social workers, health professionals, and education providers to ensure positive outcomes. Calm, dependable, and steady in a child-focused residential setting.

What the role depends on

• Experience: Proven experience working with children and young people.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a solid knowledge of safeguarding.
• Knowledge: An understanding of trauma-informed care and Ofsted regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.

Practical details

• Shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as required.
• If you are a passionate professional looking to advance your career in residential childcare, we want to hear from you.
• Ready to make a difference?

Requirements mentioned

• Driving licence