Senior Children's Support Worker (LE10)

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: LE10
Salary: from £30k plus sleep-in payments, where applicable
Hours: Full-time, shift-based role covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
Do you have experience supporting children and young people in residential care? Are you ready to lead a shift, support your colleagues and help young people feel safe, valued and able to reach their potential?
We’re recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s home in LE10. You’ll help provide therapeutic, child-centred care and create a safe, nurturing and homely environment. You’ll lead shifts, guide and mentor colleagues, and work alongside the management team to maintain high standards of care.
What you’ll do

• Lead shifts and guide residential care staff in their day-to-day work.
• Support young people with routines, education, activities, appointments and developing life skills.
• Build positive relationships and use consistent, appropriate boundaries and support strategies.
• Safeguard young people and promote their welfare at all times.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans.
• Work with social workers, education teams, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Keep accurate, high-quality records and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, including covering management duties when needed.

What you’ll bring Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
• Experience leading shifts in a residential childcare setting.
• Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to stay calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.

Desirable

• Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare.
• 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 and sleep-in payments, where applicable.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive management and leadership team.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

Interested? If you’re a compassionate, motivated childcare professional with residential experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures for young people in our care.

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