HAND Enterprise Solutions LTD.
Senior Children's Support Worker (LE10)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Residential Support Worker
Considering making an application for this job? Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.
Location: LE10
Competitive Salary + Sleep-In Payments (where applicable)
Full-Time | Shift Based Including Days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our residential children's home team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to providing outstanding care, promoting positive outcomes, and supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
About The Role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing therapeutic, child-centred care to children and young people within a residential setting. You will lead shifts, support and mentor staff, ensure high standards of care, and help create a safe, nurturing, and homely environment where young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and provide day-to-day guidance and support to residential care staff.
- Support children and young people with daily routines, education, activities, appointments, and life skills development.
- Promote positive behaviour and implement appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
- Safeguard and protect children and young people, ensuring their welfare remains the highest priority.
- Develop, implement, and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans.
- Build effective relationships with social workers, education teams, therapists, families, and other professionals.
- Complete high-quality documentation, reports, and records in line with regulatory requirements.
- Supervise, mentor, and support the development of junior team members.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing home environment.
- Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager as required, including covering management duties in their absence.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce, Residential Childcare, or equivalent.
- Experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
- Previous experience leading shifts within a residential childcare setting.
- Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to remain calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care.
- Experience supporting children with Autism, mental health needs, or emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Knowledge of childcare legislation and children's home regulations.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive management and leadership team.
- Career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to have a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Apply Today
If you are a compassionate, motivated, and experienced childcare professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help create brighter futures for children and young people in our care.
Please note, SaferHandSolutions Ltd are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London