Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker Location

South East England Hours

40 hours per week

Salary

£31,824 – £32,656

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential home, supporting the management team in leading day-to-day shift operations and delivering high-quality care to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

This is a step up from a standard support worker role. You'll be leading and mentoring a team, holding supervisory responsibilities, and playing a key part in ensuring the home meets the highest standards of care in line with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

If you're ready to take that next step in your career and you're passionate about making a real difference to young people's lives, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership and shift management

Plan, lead and manage shifts, acting as a positive role model for colleagues and young people alike

Supervise and mentor support workers, supporting their professional development and induction

Support the Registered Manager and step up in the Deputy Manager's absence

Ensure rotas are maintained and shift cover is always in place

Complete on call duties as required (depending on experience)

Care and safeguarding

Keep safeguarding at the heart of every decision and uphold child protection procedures at all times

Undertake direct care with young people as required, including keyworking sessions

Write and update placement plans, health plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans

Administer medication when trained and authorised to do so

Attend meetings and advocate for young people as needed

Records, compliance and environment

Ensure all record keeping, daily checks and audits are completed to a high standard and within timescales

Maintain the home environment to a high standard, including household tasks, maintenance reporting and health and safety

Ensure all policies, procedures and legislation are implemented and followed by yourself and the team

Relationships

Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, education providers, families and other professionals

Promote effective communication between the team, young people, their families and external stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Essential

Relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in children and young people's services

Experience working with children and young people, including managing challenging behaviours

Proven ability to lead, prioritise and manage a team

Strong written skills for documentation and record keeping

Full UK driving licence

Good time management and communication skills

Desirable

Minimum 12 months' experience in a children's residential setting

Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting the induction of new colleagues

Flexibility around shift patterns

Strong IT skills and problem-solving ability

Why Apply?

This is a role where your leadership genuinely matters. You'll be shaping the day-to-day experience of young people who need consistency, care and the right people around them. If you're looking for a role with real responsibility and real reward, we'd love to hear from you.

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