Senior Children's Residential Worker

Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker in East Sussex to lead shifts and provide trauma-informed care to children with emotional and complex needs. This role involves supporting junior staff and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in similar settings. The position offers flexible shifts and competitive pay rates, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Bank Holiday Enhancement

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Senior Support Worker in a children's residential setting.
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting junior staff.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting staff teams during shifts.
• Providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed care

Emotional awareness

Resilience

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Immediate Starts Available (Subject to Safer Recruitment Checks)

Locations : Children’s Residential Homes Across East Sussex

Contract Type : Flexible agency work

About the Role

Onpoint Care Recruitment is seeking experienced and confident Senior Residential Support Workers to support children’s residential homes across East Sussex. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, and creating safe, nurturing environments for children and young people.

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll lead shifts, support junior staff, and provide consistent, therapeutic care to children with emotional, behavioural, or complex needs. Every shift offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting staff teams during shifts
• Providing high‑quality, trauma‑informed care to children and young people
• Supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or complex needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Managing challenging situations using de‑escalation and behaviour support techniques
• Completing accurate daily records, incident reports, and handovers
• Supporting care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
• Promoting independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for young people

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
• Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Senior Support Worker in a children’s residential setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma‑informed practice, and behaviour support
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting junior staff
• Excellent communication, resilience, and emotional awareness
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Desirable

• Experience supporting children with EBD, trauma, or complex needs
• Training in de‑escalation or behaviour management

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Bank Holiday Enhancement
• Flexible shifts to suit your life style
• Consistent work across children’s residential homes in East Sussex
• Supportive, responsive agency team who value your expertise
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you make a real difference every day