Children's Residential Senior Support Worker

Purosearch Ltd.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Pension scheme

Enhanced DBS

Sick pay

Discounts & wellbeing

On-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children’s Home Senior Support Worker in Harrogate to lead shifts, guide the care team, and build trusting relationships with children and young people in a brand-new EBD home.

You will support care plans, assess risks, and ensure consistent documentation while promoting safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches. The role offers development pathways toward Deputy Manager, a sleep-in enhanced rate, paid meals on shift and a strong support network from a full senior

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a children's residential care setting.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management.
• Excellent record-keeping and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise the residential care team.
• Develop positive relationships with children and young people.
• Support care plan implementation and risk assessments.
• Monitor behaviour and respond to needs; escalate when required.
• Contribute to safeguarding and trauma-informed care practices.
• Assist with Ofsted readiness and home development.

Skills

Two years experience in children's res

Full UK driving licence

Safeguarding

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 Residential Childcare qualification

Job description

Children's Home Senior Support Worker

Salary: £34,320 basic salary, rising to approximately £36,500 including sleep-ins
Location: Harrogate, HG2
Home Size: New 2-Bedroom EBD Children's Home

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £34,320 per annum
• Potential earnings of approximately £36,500 per annum including sleep-ins
• £45 per sleep-in, with approximately 8–10 sleep-ins per month
• Two weeks of fully paid training
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Full senior management team in place, providing a strong support network
• Brand-new bespoke operating system designed by the Director to make day-to-day working easier and improve the user experience
• Structured development programme covering PACE, Team Teach, trauma-informed care, child development, adolescent mental health, neurodiversity, safeguarding and first aid
• Regular reflective supervision and ongoing professional development
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Funded Enhanced DBS
• Company sick pay
• Employee discounts and wellbeing schemes
• On-site parking and staff recognition initiatives
• Genuine career progression opportunities, including a pathway towards Deputy Manager

What We're Looking For

• At least two years' experience working in a children's residential care setting
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare, completed or close to completion
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, professional curiosity and risk management
• Ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting distressed or challenging behaviour
• Clear, accurate and professional record-keeping skills
• Confidence leading shifts, guiding colleagues and providing constructive feedback
• A balanced approach to boundaries, relationship-building and positive behaviour support
• Good judgement, including knowing when to make decisions independently and when to *escalate* concerns
• Flexibility to work a residential rota, including sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays
• Must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Help establish and develop a brand-new two-bed EBD children's home in Harrogate, contributing to its culture and standards from the outset
• Lead shifts and provide guidance, direction and support to the residential care team
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people, providing consistent and nurturing care
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and individual support strategies
• Monitor changes in young people's behaviour and presentation, responding appropriately to their needs
• Promote safeguarding, professional curiosity and high standards of care
• Complete clear, factual records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
• Support effective key work sessions and translate care plans into everyday practice
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to colleagues, promoting teamwork and consistency
• Escalate concerns appropriately and work closely with management to maintain safe practice
• Contribute to a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment where relationships and individual needs are central
• Work alongside the senior management team to support the home's development and prepare for Ofsted registration
• Make use of the new bespoke operating system to support efficient, organised day-to-day working

Shift Pattern

• Shifts expected to run from 9am to 9pm
• Sleep-ins paid at £45 each, with approximately 8–10 per month
• Rota to be confirmed, with options currently being considered:
  • 2 days on / 4 days off
  • Four-week rolling rota
• Final shift pattern to be discussed at interview