Children's Senior Residential Care Worker

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childrens residential care provider is looking for a Senior Residential Care Worker to support and guide young people aged 8-18. This role requires experience in residential care, as well as strong leadership and empathetic skills. You will create a safe environment and support the Registered Manager. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £36,122 per year and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free holiday home getaways

Meals provided while on shift

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Clear career progression opportunities

Fully paid induction and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in childrens residential care is essential.
• Full UK manual driving licence is preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to children with complex needs.
• Lead shifts and maintain high-quality care standards.
• Complete documentation, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Empathy

Ability to motivate a team

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Childrens Senior Residential Care Worker

Location: Shropshire

Salary: Up to £36,122 per year (including sleep‑ins)

Contract: Full‑time | Permanent

Shift Pattern: 2-on / 3-off (with sleep‑ins)

About the Role

A leading childrens residential care provider is seeking experienced Senior Residential Care Workers to support and guide young people aged 8‑18. If you’re confident, compassionate, and ready to step into a leadership role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This organisation is committed to providing outstanding, integrated care and education to help vulnerable and complex young people reach their full potential. Full training, development, and career progression opportunities are available, including support toward management qualifications.

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment while also supporting the Registered Manager with leadership responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being a positive role model for staff and young people
• Providing direct care and support to children with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Leading shifts and maintaining high‑quality care standards
• Managing routines including meals, education, and personal development
• Completing documentation, risk assessments, and behaviour management plans
• Supervising and mentoring staff
• Working with external professionals such as social workers and educators
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Experience in childrens residential care (essential)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Full UK manual driving licence (own vehicle preferred; company vehicles provided for transporting children)
• Commitment to continuous professional development and safeguarding best practice

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £36,122 per year (including sleep‑ins)
• Free holiday home getaways in various UK locations
• Meals provided while on shift
• Enhanced bank holiday pay (time and a half on UK holidays)
• Clear career progression opportunities: Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and beyond
• Fully paid 2‑week induction, plus ongoing training and development, including Level 5 qualification
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support

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