Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Care Worker – Children’s Assessment Home 3 Bed Home. £16.15 per hour £21.15 per hour overtime rate £1,500 Joining Bonus. We are looking for dedicated Senior Behavioral Residential Support Workers at our new 3-bedroom Children’s Assessment Home where we create a safe, nurturing environment where children receive structured assessments to support positive outcomes We are looking for: * NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children Residential Care, or equivalent. * Minimum 2 years of experience withing residential childcare and working alongside young people. * Manual UK driving licence. The Role You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to children experiencing challenges * Support children during assessment placements * Observe and record parenting interactions * Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children * Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals * Build positive, supportive relationships with children and ensure their safety and wellbeing. * Lead shifts and supervise residential staff, maintaining high standards of care. * Ensure policies, procedures, and placement plans are followed effectively in line with Ofsted regulations. Key Responsibilities: * Observe and document child interactions * Support children with daily routines * Produce detailed, evidence-based reports * Maintain a safe and structured environment * Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures Essential Skills & Experience: * Experience working with children, young people * Strong communication, observation, and report-writing skills * Ability to handle challenging situations calmly * Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection * Mental health support experience * Having worked in secure units or residential/custodial settings * Supporting children/young people with challenging behaviours * Trauma-informed care and complex needs * Be an enthusiastic and energetic member of the team. We offer you: Access to Taste card, Blue light card and My Gym discounts! Real Living Wage employer Competitive pay rates Generous Refer a Friend Scheme Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support. Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together. Supportive management and senior leaders