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Senior Support Worker
Senior Residential Support Worker – New Children’s Home
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join the opening team of a brand-new children’s home.
About the Role
The home is registered for two young people requiring short-term support (36-month placements). Operating with a 2:1 staffing ratio, the setting delivers high levels of therapeutic intervention and consistent care to:
- Stabilise placements
- Reduce risk
- Support young people in transitioning to suitable longer-term children’s homes
This specialist therapeutic environment is built on safety, nurture, and personal growth. By joining this exciting new home, you will:
- Help shape the service from the ground up
- Make a lasting difference from day one
Training & Development
We provide comprehensive support to our team:
- Full induction for all employees
- Ongoing training aligned with our therapeutic care model
- Mandatory Team Teach (Intermediate Level) refreshed every 24 months
Career & Staff Development
- Clear career progression opportunities, including a path to becoming a Registered Manager
- Funded qualifications: Support towards QCF pathways for progression and higher pay
- Paid training while completing sector-leading development programmes
- Induction programme to ensure success from day one
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Support & Wellbeing
- Supportive management, including regular supervisions and appraisals
- Team meetings where staff input shapes the service
- Reward systems for career growth across the organisation
Benefits
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Enhanced pay scales (recognition of qualifications and experience)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Staff referral bonus
- Life assurance for peace of mind
Extra Perks
- Free meals on shift
- Free Enhanced DBS check
- Discount schemes offering savings on:
- High-street retailers
- Gifts
- Days out
- Holidays
- 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holiday entitlement
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Variety-rich role – no two days are the same!
Responsibilities
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:
- Deliver day-to-day care and emotional support for young people with complex needs
- Help children manage behaviour positively and develop coping strategies
- Lead shifts, provide guidance to staff, and ensure routine adherence
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
- Support engagement in education, activities and community life
- Encourage independence, self-esteem, and emotional wellbeing
- Maintain accuracy in records and collaborate with professionals and families
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory standards
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Requirements
- Essential:
- Residential Childcare Level 3 qualification
- DRIVERS ONLY
- DBS check required
- Experience:
- Working with children with EBD in a residential setting
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding
- Commitment to a child-centred approach
- Ability to lead by example and support junior team members
Why Join Us?
If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a new therapeutic children’s home, we invite you to apply!
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