Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Score Staffing Solutions Limited; Coventry; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A family-run children's home in Coventry is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker. The role involves leading a team to ensure high-quality care for young residents, with a focus on communication and life skills development. The position offers a salary of up to £15.50/hour along with bonuses and private healthcare benefits. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a children's home and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a children’s home environment.
• Full UK manual driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to work the described shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and develop the team for high-quality care.
• Key-working with young people to promote life skills.
• Develop and review Ofsted paperwork and risk assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Shift-leading

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Join this recently rated “Good” family-run independent Children's home as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker.

Home: 4 bedded EBD home with a therapeutic PACE approach. Location: Coventry, CV7. Salary: up to £15.50 per hour, plus £50 per sleep-in. Annual bonus: up to £384 paid quarterly. Overall package: £36,145.50 - £38,224.50 per year (based on 10 sleeps + bonus). Private healthcare via Vitality and access to free counselling. Enrolment onto the Level 5 in Leadership and Management through the Deputy Manager Development Programme. Shift pattern: 9:30–23:00 on a 1 on 2 off rolling three-week rota.

The Organisation

Join a recently inspected “Good in all areas” 4-bed B.E.D. Children’s home in Exhall, Coventry (CV7). A small, family-run provider with plans for a second home in the future. The home is spacious with a garden, staff and young people use a home-gym, and the setting supports two current residents (13 and 15) who are in full-time education. The team has over 20 years of management experience in children’s homes.

The Package & Benefits

• Basic Pay: £14.50 – £15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus £50 per sleep-in
• Guaranteed Annual Bonus: 5% of basic salary (up to £#removed# per year) in bonuses, paid quarterly (up to £384 every three months)
• Estimated package: up to £38,224.50 per annum based on 10 sleep-ins per month and bonus
• Private Healthcare via Vitality for you and your family, plus access to GP appointments, referrals, and specialists
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 support for health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues, including counselling
• Training & Qualifications: Option to enrol on the Deputy Manager Development Programme with Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, therapeutic PACE training, and tailored management training
• Progression Opportunities: Potential progression as the company expands
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave including bank holidays, plus an extra day off and paid birthday

What Will The Role Entail?

As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the shift, drawing on your experience in children’s homes to lead and develop the team, ensuring smooth operation and high-quality care for young people.

The Successful Candidate Will Excel At

• Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues, families, and external professionals; shift-leading, problem-solving, and staying calm under pressure
• Key-working with young people to promote life skills and independence, encourage education, activities, and hobbies, and prepare them for adult life
• Developing and reviewing Ofsted paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments
• Following Ofsted regulations and safeguarding policies and procedures
• Understanding health and safety, medication administration, cleanliness, and finances within the home

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in a children’s home environment
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK manual driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexibility to work the described shift pattern, including sleep-ins
• A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people

If you would like to discuss the Senior Children's Residential Support Worker vacancy further or have questions, please get in touch. As per Safer Recruitment guidelines, successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification.