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Senior Residential Support Worker : Childrens Home
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As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll step into a position where your impact is seen every single day: creating stability, building trust, and making progress.
This is about more than care. It's about leadership, consistency, and helping young people move forward when they need it most.
What's in it for you
- Competitive salary of GBP 33,883.20: GBP 36,712
- Additional earnings through sleep-ins (GBP 60 per sleep)
- Bonuses, yearly holiday increments, plus additional holidays for birthday, volunteering, etc.
- Clear progression into Deputy Manager and beyond
- Ongoing training towards higher qualifications
- A role where your decisions genuinely shape outcomes
- A positive team environment with real structure and leadership
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- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
- Guide and support Residential Support Workers on shift
- Build strong, consistent relationships with young people
- Ensure care plans are followed and adapted where needed
- Maintain safeguarding standards and a safe home environment
- Oversee reports, planning, and shift coordination
What we're looking for in a Senior Residential Support Worker
- Previous experience within residential childcare
- Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting care plans and safeguarding practices
- Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff
- Confidence handling challenging behaviors and complex needs
Working hours: Full-time, shift-based rota including sleep-ins
If you're ready to take the next step as a Senior Residential Support Worker and play a key role in shaping both young lives and a strong team, apply now.
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