Senior Children's Support Worker

Rotherwood; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected children's charity in Long Lee, England, seeks a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to provide compassionate care in a nurturing environment. The role involves advocating for children's needs, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring high safeguarding standards. Candidates should have experience in residential care and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, training, and a pension scheme, among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Ongoing training and career development

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Employee referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior role within children's residential care.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing home environment.
• Advocating for each child's needs, rights, and aspirations.
• Leading by example and supporting staff to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people?

We're looking for a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join a nurturing, trauma‑informed children's home where every child is given the chance to thrive, grow, and feel truly valued.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team providing structured, compassionate care for children affected by trauma. Your role will involve supporting them through positive role modelling, consistent boundaries, and meaningful opportunities – helping them build confidence, independence, and brighter futures.

Your Role Will Include

• Providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing home environment.
• Advocating for each child's needs, rights, and aspirations.
• Leading by example and supporting staff to deliver exceptional care.
• Encouraging skill development, problem‑solving, and life skills.
• Maintaining high safeguarding and quality standards.
• Supervising staff and overseeing key working responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a senior role within children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) essential.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary + sleep‑in payments.
• Generous annual leave (24 days + bank holidays, rising with service).
• Ongoing training, supervision, and career development.
• Pension scheme, healthcare cash plan & life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.

If you're ready to bring your passion, dedication, and leadership skills to a home where children feel safe, respected, and inspired, we'd love to hear from you.