Habicare
Senior Residential Support Worker (Children's Home)
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Role Overview:
Children's Senior Residential Support Worker (SRSW) in a 3 Bed Ofsted registered EBD home (Headington, Oxford). Rated Good by Ofsted at first inspection.
£32,000 base + circa £4,500 sleep-ins + up to £500 bonus. OTE £37,000+.
38 hours per week.
Role Description
As a Senior Residential Support Worker at Habicare, you’ll take on a key role in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), while also providing guidance and support to the wider staff team.
You’ll help lead by example, delivering high-quality, therapeutic and child-centred care within a safe and nurturing environment. Working directly with the children, you’ll build trusting relationships, promote positive routines and help them develop the emotional and practical life skills they need to thrive. In addition to your frontline responsibilities, you’ll also support the Deputy and Registered Manager in mentoring junior staff, overseeing shifts and contributing to the ongoing development of the home.
This role requires compassion, resilience and leadership. No two days will be the same, but every day offers a chance to make a lasting impact in a child’s life. You will:
- Take operational leadership of shifts, directing and supporting the RSW team
- Deliver trauma informed, child centred care using PBS and the ARC Framework
- Support the Registered Manager and Deputy on placement stability, behaviour and progress in education, emotional health, identity and independence
- Advocate for the children, contribute to care planning and multi agency work and make sure the child's voice is heard and acted on
- Mentor junior staff and model the standard you want to see
- Produce clear written records and handovers
- Work a rota across full day shifts, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins
Company Description
Habicare is looking for talented people to join its flagship children's home supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), which was rated Good at our first inspection.
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Our leadership team brings experience from both residential care and business management, with a strong emphasis on professional development, accountability and ethical practice. Coral House is our flagship service and we’re committed to setting a new standard in residential childcare.
We are a values-driven organisation focused on building a high-performance culture where young people feel safe, empowered and prepared for life beyond care. Our HABI-values drive everything we do:
- H - Home for All: We provide more than a place to live, we create a home. Through emotional warmth, consistent care and trusted relationships, every child should feel accepted, nurtured and grounded in a sense of belonging.
- A - Aspire for Greatness: We encourage each child to dream boldly and grow confidently. With personalised support and a relentless focus on progress, we help young people realise their potential and thrive in life beyond care.
- B - Bravery in Action: We foster a culture where both children and staff are empowered to be honest, take responsibility and stand up for themselves and others. Bravery means trying new things, learning from mistakes and using your voice, even when it’s difficult.
- I - Impossible is Nothing: Our trauma-informed approach enables children to understand their past, develop emotional resilience and recognise that no challenge is insurmountable. We help them uncover their inner strength and believe in a future where anything is possible.
We combine therapeutic approaches with consistent, child-centred care to achieve meaningful outcomes. The quality of our care is paramount to the service we are offering and we're looking for motivated and talented people who can reflect our values in practice to join the team. If this sounds like you, read on!
Experience
Required:
- 2+ years’ experience working within a Residential Children’s home.
Qualifications/Education:
- Required:
- Achieved the Level 3/4 Diploma for Residential Childcare or a qualification that the registered provider considers to be equivalent.
- Enhanced DBS Check.
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- Desirable:
- DBS update service
- A relevant qualification in social work, social care, psychology or childhood studies.
- A full UK driving licence
We do not require specific GCSEs. If you can do the job and record it well, we want to talk to you.
Sponsorship:
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. You must hold existing right to work in the UK.
Salary/Benefits
- Competitive Salary: OTE £37,000+
- Medical insurance: We recognise the importance of your physical, mental and emotional strength with private medical cover to ensure the highest standards of care.
- 25 days annual leave + recognised bank holidays
- Regular Supervisions and Appraisals: Ongoing feedback and support to help you grow and thrive.
- Team Meetings: Share your ideas, have your voice heard and shape the direction of the home.
- Wellbeing Support: Access 24/7 confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Paid Training: Get paid to complete sector-leading training that supports your role and future progression.
- Funded Qualifications: We fully fund a range of recognised QCF diplomas to help you build your career and earn more.
- Career Progression: We’re committed to your development, offering clear progression routes.
- Full Induction: A comprehensive induction programme will give you the confidence and tools to succeed from day one.
Talk to us first:
If you want to know what the rota really looks like or what the children are actually like, get in touch for an informal conversation before you apply. No CV needed.
Apply at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7NztNBYF7t
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Habicare Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks.
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