Senior Residential Care Worker
- Location
- HP18
- Pay
- £15.00 - £17.00/hr
- Contract
- Permanent
- Shifts
- Day, Long Day, Sleep In
- Hours
- 38 hours per week
- Posted
- 22 October 2026
- Applications close
- 31 October 2026
About this role
We are looking for a compassionate, committed and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team within our children’s home. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people by providing a safe, nurturing and supportive home environment. You will work as part of the residential team to help young people feel safe, valued and listened to, while supporting them to achieve positive outcomes and develop the skills and confidence they need for the future. As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will also take a lead role on shifts, support and guide other members of the team and help ensure consistently high standards of care and safeguarding practice. Key Responsibilities: - Provide safe, nurturing and child-centred care to children and young people living in the home. - Build positive, trusting and appropriate professional relationships with young people. - Lead shifts and provide guidance and support to Residential Support Workers. - Support young people with their daily routines, education, health appointments, activities and development of independence skills. - Undertake key-working responsibilities and contribute to individual care and placement plans. - Support young people to express their wishes, feelings and views and ensure these are reflected in their care. - Promote positive behaviour and support young people to manage emotions and challenging situations safely and appropriately. - Understand individual risks and follow safeguarding plans, risk assessments and agreed strategies. - Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report concerns in accordance with the home's safeguarding procedures. - Maintain clear, accurate and professional records, including daily records, key-work sessions, incident reports and other required documentation. - Support the effective management of incidents and contribute to reflective discussions and learning following incidents. - Administer medication where required and in accordance with the home's policies and procedures. - Support young people to participate in activities and opportunities within the home and wider community. - Work positively with families, social workers, schools, health professionals and other agencies involved in a young person's care. - Support, mentor and provide appropriate direction to less experienced members of the residential team. - Contribute to staff meetings, supervision, training and the continuous development of the home. - Help maintain a safe, welcoming and homely environment. - Work in accordance with the home's policies and procedures and the regulatory framework governing children's residential care. Experience and Requirements We are looking for someone who: - Has previous experience working with children and young people in a residential care setting or a similar environment. - Has a good understanding of safeguarding children and young people. - Has experience of supporting children who may have experienced trauma, adversity or disruption in their lives. - Is confident in managing challenging situations calmly and professionally. - Can lead a shift and provide appropriate guidance to other members of staff. - Has strong written and verbal communication skills and can maintain high-quality professional records. - Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Is reliable, resilient, patient and able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. - Is able to work a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties where required. - Holds a full UK driving licence [if this is an essential requirement for your home]. Qualifications Ideally, applicants will hold the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent relevant qualification. Applicants who do not already hold the required qualification may be considered where they have suitable experience and are willing to undertake the qualification within the required timescale. Safeguarding Safeguarding children and young people is at the heart of everything we do. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. What We Offer - A supportive and welcoming team environment - Comprehensive induction and ongoing training - Regular supervision and professional development - Opportunities for career progression - Support to achieve relevant residential childcare qualifications where required - The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and have the confidence and experience to take a senior role within a residential team, we would be pleased to hear from you.