Senior Support Worker – Children's Residential

Description

Senior Support Worker – Children's Residential (EBD)

Hours: 35 per week (including long days and sleep–ins)

Salary: GBP16/hour (GBP29,120 per annum)

Sleep–ins: GBP50 per shift

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a client seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Role Overview:

This position involves leading care shifts, guiding staff, and helping provide a consistent, structured environment that supports each child's emotional and developmental needs. You'll play a key part in delivering therapeutic and trauma–informed care that supports children to grow in confidence and stability.

Key Duties:

Lead daily care routines and ensure effective shift planning

Respond to incidents and provide on–call support as required

Build therapeutic relationships with young people

Implement care plans and behaviour strategies

Support junior team members and participate in appraisals

Maintain records and manage petty cash responsibly

Liaise with families, professionals, and partner agencies

Support children in their education, health appointments, and activities

Help with domestic duties and contribute to a homely environment

Shift Info:

Combination of 15–hour and 8–hour shifts

35 hours average per week over a 3–week rota

Sleep–ins (11pm–8am) on a rota, paid at GBP50

Includes weekends and holidays as part of the rota

Candidate Essentials:

Residential childcare experience (EBD preferred)

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence

Strong team leadership and decision–making skills

Calm, confident, and emotionally resilient under pressure

Contact Vicky on (phone number removed) for more details.

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Ad ID: 5416894327