Senior Children's Residential Worker

Stratton Mills Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized children's care service in Kidderminster is looking for a dedicated Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker. In this leadership position, you will provide high-quality, trauma-informed care to children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. You'll be responsible for leading shifts and supporting a team of Residential Support Workers to ensure safety and nurturing environments. This position involves flexible shifts and offers a temp-to-perm opportunity, with competitive pay of £14.95 per hour and £70 for sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Ability to lead a team and guide junior staff.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to children with complex emotional needs.
• Lead shifts and maintain high standards of care.
• Support, mentor, and guide support workers.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare

Trauma-informed care

Ability to manage shifts

Job description

About the Role:

We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker to join a brand‑new childrens residential EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) service in Kidderminster. This is a key leadership role within the home, supporting the management team while delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed care to children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts, act as a positive role model for the staff team and help create a safe, structured and nurturing environment that promotes stability, resilience and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Pay & Hours:

• £14.95 per hour
• £70 per sleep‑in
• Flexible shift work including day, early, late and sleep‑in shifts
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity within a new service

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing direct care and support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and additional or complex needs
• Leading shifts and acting as the senior on duty when required
• Supporting, mentoring and guiding Residential Support Workers to maintain high standards of care
• Assisting with care planning, risk assessments and behaviour manag...