Senior Support Worker, Children's Residential Home (EBD)

About the role

We're recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a small, well-established children's residential home in Cumbria. The home supports young people aged 8 to 17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment where they can thrive.

As Senior Support Worker, you'll lead shifts, support and guide the care team, and act as a positive role model for the young people in your care. You'll work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted standards.

Key responsibilities

* Leading shifts and delegating tasks to support workers

* Building positive, trusting relationships with young people

* Supporting young people with education, health, independence and wellbeing

* Using de-escalation and therapeutic approaches to manage behaviour

* Completing accurate records, daily logs and incident reports

* Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and key working

* Supervising and mentoring junior staff

* Liaising with social workers, schools, families and other professionals

About you

* At least 1 year's experience in a children's residential setting, ideally EBD

* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it)

* Confident leading a shift and supporting a team

* Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations

* Resilient, patient and committed to making a difference

* Full UK driving licence preferred

* Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

What's on offer

* Salary of £30,000 per annum plus sleep-in payments

* Paid training and a clear route to Team Leader and Deputy Manager

* Supportive management team and regular supervision

* Pension scheme and generous annual leave

To apply, send your CV today and a member of our Social Care team will be in touch