Senior Children's Home Lead | EBD & Trauma-Informed Care

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

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