Senior Residential Support Worker

About the Role As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home. You’ll lead by example, guide the team, and help ensure high standards of care, safety and support for children and young people. You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Registered Manager, contributing to assessments, care planning and the delivery of consistent, high-quality support across the home. This role includes working a rota and participating in sleep-in duties. What Kind of Person We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is confident, compassionate and committed to helping young people feel safe, understood and supported. You’ll be able to: * Lead and support colleagues as part of a collaborative team * Build trusting, positive relationships with young people * Stay calm, reflective and grounded in challenging situations * Guide others in trauma-informed practice and child-centred care * Communicate clearly and contribute to reports, records and assessments * Meet the practical demands of the role, including working a rota and participating in sleep-ins Key Responsibilities As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will: * Support the Registered Manager and Deputies with the day-to-day running of the home * Lead and guide the staff team to maintain high standards of care and safeguarding * Contribute to assessments, care planning and reviewing young people’s needs * Provide consistent support to young people during times of stress or crisis * Maintain a safe, nurturing and positive home environment * Ensure young people are informed, involved and supported in planning their lives * Communicate effectively with families, colleagues and external professionals Essential Experience & Qualifications You will need to have: * A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) OR at least 2 years of proven experience working in a children’s residential setting * Experience leading or supporting groups of children or young people * Strong communication and teamwork skills * An understanding of trauma and the impact it can have on behaviour * A commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice * A full driving licence What We Can Give You * 28 days’ holiday * Career development, including funded qualifications up to master’s level * Health cashback scheme (covering you and up to four children) * Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contributions * Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme * Access to retail, food and entertainment discounts * Cycle-to-work scheme and will writing service