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YOURRECRUIT LIMITED · 07364602; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced pay recognising experience

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Blue Light Card benefits

Free enhanced DBS check

Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd on Hayling Island is seeking a Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker to provide high-quality, child-centred care in a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 5–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

You will lead by example, support Residential Support Workers, and assist the Registered Manager with daily running of the home. The role offers progression opportunities, funded qualifications and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience in a children's residential home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children experiencing trauma, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.
• Lead by example, guiding and supporting Residential Support Workers.
• Assist the Registered Manager with the daily running of the home.
• Develop positive relationships with children, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and promote excellent standards of care.
• Encourage independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Skills

Childcare experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Children's Residential Home

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Children's Residential Home

Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire

Salary: From £32,955 per annum DOE

Additional Earnings: £3,000–£6,000 per annum through sleep-ins (£62.64 per sleep-in)

Hours: 39 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Shift Pattern: Long days, weekends and sleep-ins

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in children's residential care?

We are recruiting a Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker to join a welcoming, established children's residential home on Hayling Island.

This home provides a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), including younger children aged 5–11 on admission and older children accommodated in a separate annex.

As a Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker, you will play an important role in supporting young people through difficult experiences, building trusting relationships and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

You will join a supportive management team that values professional development, recognises experience and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children experiencing trauma, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.
• Lead by example, guiding and supporting Residential Support Workers.
• Assist the Registered Manager with the daily running of the home.
• Develop positive relationships with children, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and promote excellent standards of care.
• Encourage independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Essential Requirements

To be considered for this Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker position, you must have:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience working in a children's residential home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Knowledge of therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.

Senior Qualified Children's Support Worker – Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £32,955 per annum, depending on experience.
• Additional £3,000–£6,000 annually through sleep-in payments.
• Fully funded qualifications and paid training.
• Excellent progression opportunities, including management pathways.
• Enhanced pay recognising experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing supervision.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
• Employee discounts and Blue Light Card benefits.
• Free enhanced DBS check.

Recruitment Disclaimer

YourRecruit Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy. Appointment is subject to safer recruitment checks, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is unavailable.

Equality & Safeguarding

YourRecruit Ltd is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.