Childrens Residential Support / Senior Support Worker

RJS Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children's residential provider in the East Midlands is seeking qualified Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to provide high-quality care in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have experience supporting children with emotional needs and possess a Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression. This role offers a supportive, well-structured atmosphere for growth and development.

Benefits

Paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Annual appraisal bonus

Paid Christmas party

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Candidates must have right to work in the UK.
• Experience in childcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, support, and guidance.
• Support emotional and behavioural needs of children.
• Work closely with management to ensure consistent practice.
• Complete reports and documentation.
• Participate in a structured shift pattern.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with emotional and behavioural needs

Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations

Driving in all conditions

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

We are supporting a specialist children’s residential provider who are now recruiting Qualified Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join their growing services. These small EBD homes offer stable, therapeutic environments where staff are supported, valued and developed.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced, qualified staff looking for progression, stability and a well-structured career pathway.

Salary & Benefits

• Residential Support Worker : £26,436 + sleep-ins (up to £6,000)
• Senior Support Worker : £30,000 + sleep-ins (up to £6,000)
• Overtime at £2.50 extra per hour after 160 hours per month
• Progression opportunities with clear pay bands
• Pay reviews twice yearly (March & October)
• Probation completion increment (awarded at the next pay review date)
• Annual appraisal bonus, probation bonus & Ofsted bonus
• Additional 8 hours annual leave on your birthday
• Paid Christmas party
• Company pension scheme
• Paid face‑to‑face training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus (paid after their first shift)

You will work directly with children and young people in a nurturing, consistent and trauma‑informed environment. Responsibilities include :

• Providing high‑quality care, support and guidance
• Supporting emotional and behavioural needs
• Safeguarding and promoting wellbeing at all times
• Working closely with the management team to deliver consistent practice
• Completing reports, logs and key documentation
• Participating in a structured shift pattern : 8am–11pm, 1 day on / 2 days off
• Completing sleep‑ins (£50 per night)

Senior Support Workers will additionally support leadership tasks, shift‑leading and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence – essential

(Candidates must be confident driving in all conditions, including motorway and night driving.)

• Must hold a Level 3 Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, whistleblowing, supervisions and professional boundaries
• Experience supporting children or young people with emotional and behavioural needs
• Sponsorship is not available — candidates must already have the right to work in the UK

As part of the hiring process, all shortlisted candidates will complete a telephone call with the provider before progressing to application stage.

If you are a qualified, committed Residential Support Worker or Senior Support Worker seeking a well‑run, supportive and rewarding environment, we would be keen to discuss this opportunity with you.

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